To one who depends for his health upon his ability to bring his thinking into line with the truth of God and man, the difference between caffeine and alcohol is, in a way, similar to the difference between boxing with gloves and dueling with pistols.
To be lost in a maze of difficulties but at least to know there's an exit can be tremendously steadying—even when the right moves have not yet become clear.
Gentle handling, a warm cot, an appropriate regular diet, and loving, watchful care to ensure safety and comfort—in the past these were usually considered to be all that a newborn child would need.