Good for you Sage, I haven't had alcohol since about spring of 2002, so just shy of 9 years. I didn't have that bad an experience, mine just involved getting way too drunk in Las Vegas and the potential for some scary stuff and my wife helped me get lined out. A mutual friend of mine and my wife asked me to come to an AA meeting, I only went to the one AA meeting and felt it was a little too touchy feely for my taste so I said I will try cold turkey. So far it worked for me. So drink one for me boys, whatever your choice is.
WVBOWAK