“Why else would I say it?”
Who knows.....Just wanted to make sure you meant it before making my comment.
If you actually believe that providing just the minimum amount of alcohol to prevent withdrawal will in any way shape or form alter the behavior of an alcoholic concerning his pursuit of said then sir you are completely clueless concerning the disease of alcoholism and it’s related behaviors.
Oh sure, and providing no alcohol to an alcoholic is going to keep them in the hotel room more successfully?