Interesting theory! The stories in AA literature (particularly the 3rd edition of the Big Book, though the 4th ed. has more women's stories) generally suggest that; they are mostly tales of men who repeatedly tried to "control their drinking" and failed (blackouts, no idea what city they were in, stashing liquor all over the house to foster continual drinking, etc.).

Edited 10/2011: removed personal details I didn't want present anymore.