How can an alcoholic priest say Mass?

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Is an alcoholic priest able to say Mass. Concerned that an alcoholic priest will not be able to.
 
A priest who suffers from alcoholism and should not consume wine can apply for permission to use mustum. Mustum is grape juice that is either fresh or preserved by methods that suspend its fermentation without altering its nature (for example, freezing). If a priest is unable to obtain mustum, he may ask the Ordinary for permission to receive only the host.

For further reading: Circular Letter to all Presidents of the Episcopal Conferences concerning the use of low-gluten altar breads and mustum as matter for the celebration of the Eucharist
 
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