Hey Kindman,
pancreatitis my heart goes out to you friend, I'm new to this site, and trying to ditch a 7 year opiate addiction, those dealers in white coats suck Lol..
i had had a close family member who had severe pancreatitis from binge drinking, I'm not judging anyone by the way, his friends drank double what he consumed but never suffered short term, I guess it's what ever hand you are dealt with that you have to overcome, it's not always fair.
he had to live a sober life otherwise it was diabetis and a transplant much more complex and he has a family now so the descision was made up but not easy I know.
stay strong there are lots of people on here that can offer great support and advice.