I remember calling a friend of mine that was in the hospital after being hit by a car leaving the bar. He was a complete alcoholic that lived within walking distance to his favorite establishment. The nurse I spoke with was a little reticent, at first, by finally told me that he was having a difficult time.

"I believe he was drinking A LOT of alcohol prior to this accident", he said.

I confirmed this: "Oh yeah. He was drinking A LOT of alcohol before this accident. Daily. For years."

Basically, the recovery from alcohol seemed to be the worst complication he suffered; I mean, he suffered several broken bones, but the delirium and psychosis that he suffered alarmed them more than anything else.