When you’re on the road to alcohol recovery, know that it takes perseverance to stay the course. Alcohol dependency is a disease, and it has to be taken seriously because it can end in death. The death doesn’t just have to be the abuser, they could hit someone with their car, and then innocent lives are lost. Anyone who has an addiction to anything knows how difficult it can be to fight. If you or someone you care about is dealing with an addiction to alcohol, you should try to help them get the help they need. You could end up saving their life.