Often progressive and fatal definition

Often progressive and fatal means that the disease persists over time and that physical, emotional, and social changes are often cumulative and may progress as drinking continues. Alcoholism causes premature death through overdose; through organic complications involving the brain, liver, heart, and many other organs; and by contributing to suicide, homicide, motor vehicle crashes, and other traumatic events.
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