I don't think those half measures work. Once I stopped drinking, I needed a substitute so I made mine black tea, but any tea will do. I mostly drink my tea black and cold . I can't touch beer or any alcohol, because I know if I do, I'll start drinking again. I love being sober, yes there's a daily craving to drink but it's a good fight to resist and win. It's pretty much the way that I stopped smoking too. I haven't smoked in fourteen years, but I know if I ever touch anything that can be smoked, I'll be a smoker again. So I resist and keep up the fight moment by moment. I want to drink and smoke every day but I just don't. I know I'm winning and I would consider everything lost, if I had to start all over again. You'll get there, if you really want it badly enough. Good luck and stay focused and in the fight.