Does alcoholism cause an interruption, cessation, or disorder of bodily functions, systems, or organs?
Again the answer is yes. There is a definite profile of alcohol-related damage to body systems and organs that usually does not occur in people who do not have alcoholism. The major organ system that is affected is the brain. There is clear evidence from neuropsychological studies that alcoholics have cognitive impairments related to the organic damage caused by chronic alcohol poisoning to the brain. The DSM IV clearly identifies and differentiates substance related organic mental disorders and describes their direct correlation to alcoholism. Many other organ systems are also affected. There is a specific profile of alcoholism related damage to other organ systems. The liver, the pancreas, the heart, the endocrine systems among others are all affected. Alcoholism can be a fatal disease. Many alcoholics die from their alcoholism each year. Why? Because if the alcoholic continues to drink heavily and regularly the organ system problems will become fatal. The NIAAA informs us that alcoh
