Oh that's great that you have a doctor on board with you. I agree that you should educate yourself as much as possible, you'll find alot of people here with experience.
I'm so glad you've decided to get sober. I'm an alcoholic also, but my most recent addiction is a three year run with opiates. I've been clean just over a month, and I know that you will find so much freedom in sobriety. Kelp hanging in there!