well, they're doing a study into it, they're not on the verge of implementing it. And I'm not sure how they could do so, because how are

they going to quantify/prove alcoholicism? Also, from what I heard, it was "get treatment or risk benefits being cut"

The fact that they are considering it is pathetic.

I shouldn't think alcoholism would be *that* hard to prove...

i think differently. im alcohol dependant, just cos i dont sleep in a gutter doesnt change that.

its hard to prove cos there are many different levels. im not drinking huge amounts but can i go a week without? no.

I wasn't suggesting that. But there are instruments/guidelines that healthcare providers can use to determinc dependency

yet short of 24 hr surveillance it cant be proven.

I guess...