there are alot of diferent ways drinking will kill and it all depends on the person whos drinking , how much or what ever els is going on in ther life that may help it along , but i don't think you'll meet to many 70 year olds that drank every day to get drunk , hell 1 glass of beer is said to be good for you but some need a case and every night to put , plus smoke they go hand and hand.