20. In "Dancing With the Stars", we learned why Leo was so very opposed to Ben drinking at all. Why was that?
From Quiz "Secret Life" Season 4 Pt. 1
Answer:
Ben's mom was an alcoholic
Nora took Ben out to dinner to warn him away from drinking. She'd been sober for two years and was alarmed that Ben had gotten drunk and passed out at Geoff's. While at dinner, Nora's ex-girlfriend Ollie showed up. Nora had to have a painful talk with her, which led to Nora drinking wine. Ben ended up leaving Nora in his old room at Leo's house so she'd be safe. Leo had to fire Nora from the sausage headquarters, but said she could go back to work at the butcher shop. While there, Ricky tried to be supportive of his mom, but ended up telling her she was on her last chance to be a part of his life. Later, Leo had to tell Ben the truth about his mom and her parents. Her parents were also alcoholics, and died in a car accident caused by her dad. She became an alcoholic as well, and struggled with it her whole life. Leo made it clear to Ben that he was worried about Ben having a predisposition for alcoholism, and did not want him drinking at all.