Great question! I wouldn’t say the opposite of going to AA (meetings, sponsor, etc) is looking for or finding ‘shortcuts.’ I would however, suggest that there are different paths to sobriety and finding the path and methods that work for YOU is what matters.
Some people do go to AA meetings to get sober and they can offer you advice about how that works. Other people go to SMART meetings or SheRecovers conferences or follow Annie Grace and her program. Some people use this forum as their main community of support and knowledge, others like reddit or other forums. Some people read sobriety literature and websites, follow sober people and sober groups on Insta and FB. Still other people use various medications to assist in getting sober. Or they use mindfulness and yoga or upping their physical activity or pursuing vitamin therapy.
There are so many paths one can pursue in our sober journeys. Finding the path that speaks to you and sets you up for success is your goal.
Take a look at this thread, it may give you some ideas for websites, books, podcasts, etc to help you in your journey…
Also, this thread may help you gain some insight into what has worked successfully for others, and give you some options for building your own sober muscles and toolbox…
Besides this group, what other sources are you using for your journey
Hope this helps!! 
And welcome to the forum!!!