Originally Posted by
Pinkcuda 
I never paid any attention to any one elses drinking.
Hmm, your posts are quite the contrary.
OP,
Yes it is possible because you asked simply, "if someone that quite for awhile could manage drinking again." You didn't define the context of the drinker...so my dear sir, it is very possible. Drinking alcohol is a luxury and if you can't afford that luxury you shouldn't drink it.