You hear this sometimes “oh Jimmy? Yeah he drank himself to death after his wife died” But this actually possible? Does the body reach a point where it can’t process alcohol at a certain point?
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So, there are a few different ways you can manage this.
Alcohol poisoning/overdose – you consume so much in one session that your body can’t process it anymore and your breathing is affected.
Drunken mishaps – falling down stairs, drunk driving accidents, etc.. You could also vomit while passed out, then aspirate or choke on the vomit.
Liver failure – while your liver is remarkably good at repair/regeneration, it can’t always keep up. If you accumulate too much damage to your liver, it will fail and you’ll die as a result.
Withdrawal – unlike many other drugs, alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and death if you stop drinking suddenly once your body has become “acclimated” to constant alcohol.
Various other health issues – Alcohol can increase the risk of a variety of health issues (many cancers, diabetes, GI problems, etc) or make them worse if already present. Plus, if you’re drunk most of the time, you’re less likely to get those issues looked at or be eating properly.
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