This defines alcoholism under incapacity benefit:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/medical/abusingibh.pdf

This tells you about incapacity benefit, so Paul M, since you're so smart, go read and then make conclusion about the extra money alcoholics are entitled to when they are considered incapacitated.

http://www.dss.gov.uk/publications/dss/2000/dmg/dmg/ch13.pdf

Don't give them extra money to spend on more alcohol...put it towards professional help so they can get back on the horse, that's all I'm saying...

(Sorry, no time for blue clicky things)

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