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Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease

What Is Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease?

Alcohol-induced liver disease, as the name implies, is caused by excessive consumption of alcohol and is a common, but preventable, disease. Women are more prone to liver damage from drinking alcohol than men.