Hi Dawn: I drank every night, and all day any day I didn't have to work. I tried to quit many times and many ways. I was never successful. My inability to do it myself is what gave me the idea I was alcohol dependent. So, I went to a Dr. who explained that I was at risk for a seizure during detox. He advised me what to expect, gave me a med for sleep and vitamins. He told me to taper off. Voila - here I am 42 days sober. I was so motivated (I was done!!!) I tapered to nothing in 3 days. Withdrawals weren't as bad as I thought they would be and knowing I had medical support if it went badly was a big comfort. Go to a Dr. before you detox.