Just a few thoughts...
The discomfort of withdrawal (a couple weeks for alcohol) vs the discomfort of a life wrecked by alcoholism
the cost of detox vs the cost of a lifetime's worth of booze, DUI's, health issues, car repair and replacing other things wrecked while drunk
having "alcoholism" possibly show up on med records/insurance records vs having is show up later when you are in the hospital for alcohol related illness...or dying from alcoholism
Let every alcoholic/addict decide for themselves. We live a risky, potentially deadly lifestyle, yet we stay locked in it over fears of things that aren't nearly as risky or deadly.