So, the alcoholic, said something along the lines of... I don't know if that means my brain is healed and back to normal from this disease of alcoholic addiction but I never want to test that theory out and end up back drinking.
is it possible that because this guy had come to view alcohol in that way it helped his brain heal?
When I had a hard night the night before work no-one was able to tell (LOL)
Over the years when I have stopped drinking I have has hallucinations associated with strong urges- weeks after not drinking- they have been "real" smells and tastes on my tongue.