It's no longer the hospital that will supply alcohol to patients, it's up to the family to bring it, providing the doctor has determined it is to treat a medical condition. |
So if the doctor prescribes for example an ounce of something to fall asleep, it will be controlled by the medical professionals at the hospital to ensure the patient receives it in a safe and timely way. |
The main reason is because in the last few years, research on medical use of alcohol has diminished, and actually, we have so many other medications on the market that work, that are much safer and can still meet the patients' needs. |