Originally Posted by
Centered3 
^^^Quitting cold turkey can be deadly for some people. Always consult a doctor about quitting. Medical detox may be necessary. Ken with all due respect, your uncle sounds like a "heavy drinker" and not an alcoholic. Alcoholics can not stop even if told they're going to die if they don't. Many alcoholics die this way thinking they can just stop.
I agree quitting cold turkey can be dangerous. However, my uncle said he was an alcoholic and it's up to the individual to make the call. I've met a number of people in AA who I suspect might not be alcoholics but they say they are. So they are .