Norm et al,
In my experience. ...relapses happen when or bodies are free of alcohol, maybe 24 hours, but our brains need it.
The av will convince us we are great, we can do whatever, but really it is a strong crave.
The crave leads into the anxiety.
The insane anxiety. This is where you think you are going insane.
The only cure is booze...resets the cycle and fills us w self loathe etc...or...
Pushing through the internal hellish feelings and coming out the other side...
After a month you are very physically clean, but it takes a good year and beyond to deal w the brain damage and settle into sobriety.
We are not designed to drink, it is a learned behavior. The addiction and habit can be broken.
Thanks.