I went cold turkey with the option of heading to the emergency room if I needed to and I did. I've been sober 5 years now, and the best advice I can provide for both detox and staying sober is to...
#1 Be willing, and willing to do whatever it takes(within reason)
#2 Don't do it alone, find help from whatever resource works for you. AA, therapy, SR, rehab; or a combination of resources.
#3 Don't give up, ever.
Go For It jimmyc, you can do it, I did!