When they talk about alcohol related neuropathy the cause is not actually the alcohol.. The cause is when the alcoholic drinks for years and health issues are left untreated. The alcoholic does not take care of their whole person. They are not getting the vitamins the body needs and the alcohol may slow down any absorption of nutrients. I do not drink and haven't for over 30 years. I have idiopathic neurology. I am not a diabetic - so I do not believe having a drink at days end and a bit of relaxation is a bad thing. The thing to remember is eat well, take vitamins. The neurologist has prescribed B12 shots weekly. Vitamin B12 and folic acid are important vitamins for those with neuropathy. My neurologist says my vitamin B12 is not being absorbed as it should. One reason is that I have had stomach surgery years ago which makes it difficult for Vitamin B12 to be absorbed.