Hi IOLO,
And welcome to the community.
Of all the substances to detox from, alcohol is by far the most dangerous. With opiates like heroin you want to die. With alcohol, you can die. While it may not be necessary to leave wirk for a month or two, a detox from daily drinking should always start with a visit to your doctor. Many factors have to be considered, especially your liver and heart.
Generally, a doctor will prescribe meds which will prevent you form having a seizure due to the detox. There are several other meds than can help with withdrawals and even cravings. But again, this all starts with being honest with a doctor, hopefully one who has experience with alcoholism/addiction.
Please realize that the real work comes after detox. And whether you decide on a 12-step group or other means of staying sober, it is work. Please let us know how you are doing, and don't be afraid to ask for help.
We need you here...