Adam Zimmer, a Bengals offensive analyst, passed away due to alcohol

NFL wisdomimbibe.com By Nitin Singh

Adam Zimmer, an offensive analyst with the Cincinnati Bengals, passed away unexpectedly as a result of long-term alcohol consumption.

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On October 31, Zimmer was discovered dead at his Mendota Heights residence while doing remote work for the Bengals. He was 38.

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Zimmer's death was attributed on Friday to "complications of chronic ethanol use disorder," according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.

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According to The Liberty Ranch, an addiction treatment facility in Kentucky, ethanol is the component of alcoholic beverages that makes a person feel drunk.

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The misuse of alcohol is referred to as ethanol use disorder.

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Prior to working with the Bengals this season, Zimmer served as the co-defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021.

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From 2008 until 2013, Mike Zimmer oversaw the Bengals' defence.

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Zimmer began his coaching career as an assistant linebackers coach with the Saints. During the 2009 season, he led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl victory.

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