Is AA a legitimate group? I went to one meeting and something just didn't seem or feel right.

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16. I think so

But there are other groups that are not so centered on have having a higher power as mentioned above. My parents each had 30 years of sobriety because of it.

Old timers are used to bullshitters and liars because addicts lie. They call you on it. It is tough love. If you can't fool them it helps you to stop fooling yourself. Sometimes it's kind to be cruel.

All groups have their own dynamic. Try different ones until you find a home group that fits your style. Get a sponsor.

You don't sound like you need medical detox but benzodiazapines like Xanax have a half life that can make withdrawal tricky. It could lower your seizure threshold after you go a couple of weeks without it. So taper off that.

Pretty sure you can cold turkey off a 6 pack a day without much trouble. I saw a lot more difficulty with patients who drank a case or a 5th a day over and extended.amount of time.

90 meetings in 90 days is a good start.