Well I never had a mild one.... LOL But then again I was a bit more pig headed then many! The physical portions of detox can last from 3-10 days. The ticket for me in dealing with the mental obsession which can last for years and is why so many people relapse was in the steps. The miracle happened for my as I was working the steps with my sponsor, the obsession to drink was lifted from me.
The old timers were so right when they said that the best time to work the steps was when you want the pain and insanity to stop.