I believe I am a functioning alchoholic. My current drinking habits have been steadily increasing for the last 3 years or so. I now drink about 1 litre of red wine every night - alone. I often don't remember things that I do when I am drunk and pretty much drink until I pass out.

Is it possible for me to try cold turkey without medical intervention? Or would I be better to drink say 1 glass a night for a period of time - how long so that the worst (life threatening) symptoms of withdrawal do not affect me.

I don't have a support network at all but I have two beautiful young children who deserve a better mother. And I deserve a better life.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks that helped them?