Thank you for the response thus far. I have read all the pros and cons of tapering. The deal is I need a short term fix (not quit) to get through this business trip. I need to be able to make it through the day without a drink. I was hoping had some success (even short term) with the approach I am taking to tapering.
And my doctor is aware of my drinking and says the small amount of Xanax I am taking is ok. I use it to avoid the bottle sometimes vs mixing the two together.