So far, so good! 48 hours into it. Suffered extreme withdrawal & panic attacks yesterday. Visited the Dr. w/elevated heart rate & blood pressure. Was prescribed 6 days' dosages of Serax.

Was accepted for an outpatient program, beginning on Monday. Three evenings/week of group sessions (3 hours each), plus mandatory random urine testings & two mandatory Narcotics Anonymous meetings of my choice over the weekend.

Oddly, I have been feeling extremely manic (getting lots of things done & energy to burn despite the tranquillizers), but was actually able to go to bed early last night.

Not feeling an itch to drink at all & the pills get rid of the shakes and extreme irritability. Things are looking hopeful!!