[Por_sha911]

Going cold turkey isn't the worst thing in the world for a month. This will help you to start to reorganize your life around something other than alcohol.

If you are having trouble with the idea of going totally without for a month then you probably have a problem that needs some kind of intervention. 12 Step is a good place to start. Yes, I know that moderation is healthy. Unfortunately, most people don't have the ability to become a social drinker after they realize there is a dependence to the drug. I see too many people say "I can quit any time" or I don't keep count but I'm having a few extra just tonight. I suspect that you have determined that your level of dependence is fairly high (based on your question about detox, 12 step, etc). The cool thing about 12 step is you have support from people who know what you are going through. You don't have to tough it out alone.

I went from drinking like a fish and doing much chemicals to nothing, nada, nill, back in 1982. Not one drop, puff, etc since. It all took place after I became born again. Unfortunately there are other bad attributes (like a temper) that God is still working on.