But alcohol alters the digestion and metabolism of nutrients the body needs to stay healthy. Many alcoholics are prone to deficiencies of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and selenium. A vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness, the deficiency of vitamin D, which works with calcium in the body will result in bone fractures. Once a person is addicted to alcohol the only way to kick the habit is abstinence. There are many support groups that are essential for a recovering alcoholic.
Alcoholism is a very hard and long road, but sobriety can be obtained and maintained.
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