Dude - in my case it wasn't. I don't drink much at all - long before the pancreatitis I had given up much alcohol because it wrecks my sleep and makes my hands and feet itch (for that matter I don't eat much bread or chocolate either - they make me feel bad). I probably don't drink more than 6-7 times a year and then I only have 1 drink - it is like I am allergic to alcohol if I try to have even 2 beers let alone 2 scotches- I can't drink wine at all any more.

I have only had it once and it was terrible. I wouldn't want to get it chronically.