A loss can push you into drinking. It is an escape mechanism to mask the pain. Unfortunately, the more that is consumed can only lead to further problems. Here is an instance that sin is progressive. Alcoholism is the number two health problem in America. Causing deaths, homicides, suicides, and divorce.

Alcoholism is considered a sin and may cause the person to lose their salvation. 1 Corinthians 6:10 says, “nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”

The solution is washing and sanctification by the word of God, “And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

In the name of Jesus and the power of His blood I bind a spirit of bondage, addictions and loose the adoption of the Holy Spirit.