Do people really white knuckle it for months or even years? If so, I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. In my first few weeks, I really thought each day would be a battle against cravings for the rest of my days. That wouldn’t be sustainable for anyone, and thankfully I was proved wrong as the cravings gradually faded. But that’s just my experience. I’d say if (after stopping drinking 100%), the big cravings drag on for several more weeks or months, further support is needed. I can see how this is a tough one to crack, and maybe I got off lightly, but it’s well worth the effort.