What does the cryptic crossword clue "One picks up booze and ales: try rehab when drunk (12)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ALES (synonym="ALES") + TRY (synonym="TRY") + REHAB (synonym="REHAB") = BREATHALYSER The answer is BREATHALYSER.

One picks up booze and ales: try rehab when drunk (12)

Guardian Cryptic #28504 | 27 Across | 2021-07-22 flower

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