Chronic alcoholism, the excessive and habitual consumption of alcohol, results in many health problems. Three are discussed here ? the damage caused to the drinker's liver and to the nervous system, and the effect of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on the fetus. Other health problems include cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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