My husband's original plan was to do initial detox at home before going into rehab. I told him that I am not medically trained in alcohol abuse/addiction and refuse to take on the role of 24hr nurse during his detox. I told him that if he insisted on trying to detox himself at home, then I was going to take the dogs and go away for a week. There is just no way that I was ever going to take on such a responsibility. I haven't the training, the knowledge, nor the experience to be able to properly deal with any possible emergencies or situations that might come up.
AH is right now in a regular hospital going through detox. He is getting several different medications tailored to his specific situation. And he is monitored by professionals all day every day, and night. I go and visit, and then come home to peace and quiet. I can sleep nights without worrying if he's ok or needs anything. That is someone else's responsibility.