All of us humans are different dave...
i knew a guy once that would sleep through most of a detox at home.
his body shook while he slept.
unfortunately he died of active alcoholism a few years back.. leaving behind young children..
Some of us sailed through........with little physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawal........some have to be restrained while pink elephants with fangs
whisper in their ears..........or have seizures or both.
some have no cravings.............some are clawing through walls desperate for relief.
with me........once a craving did come or life got so unbearable without a drink........i took one....
i didn't have any defense against it.........powerless.
i could make all the resolves i wanted but when the chip fell and i needed..wanted....desire a drink..........it was game over.
consequences meant nothing......my resolve meant nothing.....
promises......swearing off.........warning from doctors........all meant nothing.
changed happen for when.....or began to happen when someone suggested i read the big book.
read the doctors opinion they said..........
it was so profound that i contined with my sponsor through the rest of the book and completed my first set of steps.
i found that soon it became pretty easy to not pick up a drink....id found a power......although i didn't understand it much at the time.....
maybe pick up a big book and read for yourself.......