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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]75 year old dad has been a functioning alcoholic for years. A stay in the ICU last summer followed by in-patient rehab (related to his heart and physical therapy - not substance use rehab) made him stop drinking (he doesn’t drive and my stepmom finally stopped purchasing alcohol). His health is stable now - but he has cirrhosis, congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease. FWIW - his labs show that his liver is actually functioning pretty well. He wants to start drinking again, in moderation (I do think that’s possible if my stepmom only buys 1 bottle of wine per week or so). The rest of the family is totally opposed but I am kind of thinking - he probably has 5 years left at best, and maybe he should be able to enjoy the things he enjoys? What do others think? [/quote]

Alcohol is terrible with chronic kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Greatly increases risks of a stroke which will be a horrible quality of life, perhaps robbing him of the ability to speak.

I think you are a pot stirrer, OP.

Will be a horrible escalating situation for step-mom to try to manage.

Al Anon for her and YOU. Online meetings or in person. r/alanon can also help break the denial. [/quote]

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