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Alcohol cirrhosis of the liver is scarring caused by decades of very heavy drinking.

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What is the liver disease caused by excessive alcohol?

Cirrhosis of the liver.


What is an organ that may develop cirrhosis?

The liver. Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by excessive alcohol use.


The second leading cause of alcohol related death is?

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What diseases can be caused by alcohol?

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