Alcoholism affects a lot of families. Also I was reading that more young people are dying due to alcoholism  
It is sad. It is a horrible disorder that creates all sorts of mental and physical problems.
Over 3 million cases in the US alone. There are treatments available but many relapse and continue to drink.
Yes and lots of people take risks by drinking and driving.
The treatments available are hospital detox and a shot called vivitrol. If you get the shot and drink it will make you very sick.
Drinking does affect much of the body like the brain, heart, liver, and pancreas.
Cirrhosis of the liver is deadly... My father passed away because of alcoholism and it deteriorated his body. 
Yes it is. I too have had family members die because of alcoholism.