Thanks Doc, I know the benzos are addictive too. I've never had a dependence on anything but I have a family history of alcoholism and I worry there is a genetic link. My brother is alcoholic, a few cousins are alcoholic and two uncles died from alcohol related diseases. I just like to be careful.

I love my brother very much and his alcoholism doesn't affect his life at all. He's always held down his job as a teacher, he's never missed work, he also successfully ran two farms and a property development company, he's never had a DUI, he has supported and nurtured two wonderful children (now adults) and been the carer for his mentally ill wife. I know he has used alcohol as his coping mechanism but I worry for his health. I would be devastated if anything happened to him.

I'll have to make another appointment to see the GP tomorrow, that's twice in a week. I know he says he likes to see me but twice in one week is a bit much

Bye