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My doctor is helping me through home detox. Nobody will ever know unless I tell them. 1/2 a sick day (because I want it) and nobody is the wiser.
I don't want to go to a detox facility, either. I mean, I would..... but I don't want that.
The questions about how long detox lasts, what are the signs, etc can only really be answered by a doctor. I can tell you though that I don't have many signs (see original post) but the doctor confirmed that alcohol takes a long time to clear out of your system and at the rate many of us consume, it takes even longer.
I feel safe now and it's a nice feeling.