How were alcoholics treated in society and in manner of the medicine during different time periods (e.g. Ancient Egypt, Greece, medieval times, and Renaissance)?

by goku4thewin

So, I am an individual who benefits from being part of Alcoholics Anonymous and was wondering how those of the same maladie were treated by those in their community, as well as, by physicians of their time. For instance did they have such a thing as rehabilitation as it pertains to mind/mood altering substances? Were these people looked down upon and scorned? Were they homeless and unemployed? Was the thought of being an alcoholic even around? In AA we consider ourselves to have an allergy to alcohol. Any thoughts or information would be very much appreciated.

While you wait for answers, you might want to check out some previous threads on alcohol and alcoholism in the pre-modern world:

Views on Alcoholism and Medicine

How was alcoholism viewed throughout history? - 39 comments, over 1 year old.
Commenters in this thread talk about alcohol being viewed as a vice, medicine, and health drink as well as dispelling some myths about water quality in the pre-modern era.
When did alcoholism become recognized as a very significant mind and health problem? - 5 comments, over 1 year old.
The commenters pull up examples Antiquity and the Early Modern Period stretching into more modern times.

Other

How did Winston Churchill counteract his drinking habits? - 3 comments, over 2 months old.
Not pre-modern and not about medicine or directly about how others perceived the man, but the thread does delve into the truth behind the alcoholic image of a figure rather infamous for it.