Sharon- My husband was a heavy drinker before his surgery. As a result he had the DT's immediately following the surgery and had to be put on Librium to help with them. He also had to be tied down with soft restraints to stop him from doing any damage will in the midst of the shakes. All this when he was in the SICU. Along with all the sedatives-he was a mess. He doesn't remember any of it but I sure do. Maybe your mom needs to know how much this hurts you and hinders her recovery. I'm sure it will fall on deaf ears but it's worth a try. It really stinks that addicts cause so much pain to those who love them.

Sue