That is terrible advice from a doctor Jitz! I'd keep changing doctors til you find one who listens...
These meetings..? Are they a UK thing? It really does seem to me that all the local drug and alcohol agencies encourage cutting down...and 6 weeks seems to be a long time to be having to do that! I know it's my pet hate and it shouldn't make me so angry but I can't see how 6 weeks cutting down before detox is going to help...? Does anyone else get this?
Are there any SMART or AA meetings in your area? It sounds like you could do with some face to face support with people who will actually 'get' what you're going through!
Glad you're with your family though x