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What can i do to help my mom who has alcoholic pancreatitis?
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Support her: Ideally she will stop drinking alcohol. That is the best way to avoid future attacks. Support her in abstenance or recovery. Alanon may be a useful group for you.
Answered 4/16/2016
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