I just wanted you to know that I care for you and that I was worried. When I walked into the room, I was relieved to see a healthy Joey and a smiling mom. After the examination I pronounced Joey's ears well and prepared to leave. I thought about it a lot and talked to my husband. I have decided to stop drinking completely.
Physicians know that alcoholism is a highly complex disease.
It has many antecedents and many consequences. Mrs. Bane might have been able to handle the amount of drinking she was doing for many years. The fact that she plans to give up drinking completely indicates an awareness of a potentially serious problem. Several months have gone by since we discussed the drinking. Mrs. Bane seems more relaxed and Joey is well.