You think the ER is a viable option? Maybe they could give me a nerve pill to calm me some. I think I will also try some AA meetings in the meantime. I like that idea. I have a hard time with idle time.
Yes, I think the ER is a viable option, so is a "Prompt Care" walk in clinic (or whatever name they go by in your community). I have been to both in my drinking career when I had a bit of the shakes and didn't want to drink a beer to calm myself. Both times I was in and out in a couple of hours and got a perscription for Valium. Both times the Valium took care of things within 24 - 36 hours and I didn't even bother to finish the perscription. It really helped.
I would also go to AA (I don't know if you have been there before) and introduce yourself as a newcomer, it's likely you will get a lot of face to face help from guys at the meeting who have already lived through what you are going through.
Good luck.