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I quit drinking about 11 years ago. The first week or so was very difficult. Then the next 3 months were tough but bearable. I used several resources to help me: a therapist, some books about addiction, r/stopdrinking (there's a c/stopdrinking).
It's hardly been an issue after about the 6-9 month mark. I did have one extremely stressful time in the past year that I was somewhat close to considering the idea of drinking, but it passed.
Some people use AA (and other 12 step programs). They did not speak to me -- I did go for a few months, but in the end, I felt I didn't need it.