Just my observations over the years.
But, nothing can scare an alcoholic to sobriety.
If this were true so many wouldn't die from it.
In some cases it is a long process to completely destroy your body via alcohol.
And most alcoholics,including myself,would just make excuses to keep drinking.
It's a hard thing sometimes to get back on the wagon again after a relapse.
That is my fear. That if I don't stick to the plan I'll fall so far down the rabbit hole I wont climb back out.