This is a list of the most notable people in
Alcohol-related deaths who died of
short- and/or
long-term effects of alcohol consumption. Deaths caused indirectly by
alcohol, such as
combined drug intoxication, or
driving under the influence, are not listed here.
The ''
Journal of the American Medical Association'' defines
alcoholism
Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems. Because there is disagreement on the definition of the word ''alcoholism'', it is not a recognized diagnostic entity. Predomi ...
as "a primary, chronic disease characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial."
[ ] The majority of people in this list died from causes brought on by alcoholism.
See also
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List of hazing deaths in the United States
This is a list of hazing deaths in the United States. This is not an exhaustive list. An exact list is not available because there is no central system for tracking hazing deaths, and the role of hazing in some deaths is subject to disagreement. ...
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List of deaths from drug overdose and intoxication
Drug overdose and intoxication are significant causes of accidental death, and can also be used as a form of suicide. Death can occur from overdosing on a single or multiple drugs, or from combined drug intoxication (CDI) due to poly drug use. ...
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Lists of people by cause of death
Notes
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