LG...man, how stressful all this must be for you. Argh.
He wants the "easier, softer way"...there is none. Wah Wah...there are no med's. So what is his plan of remedy...find another rehab with med's? Go to a doctor to get med's to detox at home? Does he even have a plan? I bet he does...easiest remedy is at the corner store.
When you're done drinking....you'll do whatever it takes to get free. A few lost nights of sleep..peh! And that's enough to make him quit? He's gotta some drinking left in him.
You're doing awesome LG...absolutely awesome