You may or may not be able to qualify for life insurance if you are an alcoholic. It will depend on your age, health, and other risk factors related to your drinking.

The life insurance companies look at several factors in determining if they wish to issue a life insurance policy for coverage.

Have you been to AA? Have you been to a treatment facility for alcoholism?

If you are an alcoholic, are you being treated for kidney problems?

What is your record as far as being arrested for public drunkeness or stopped and issued a DUI citation. How many DUI's have you had, and when did they occur?

Are you able to hold a regular job? The liklihood that you would be denied life insurance coverage with a "standard" company is high.

Do you have liver problems or cirrhosis of the liver? 

There are "guaranteed issue" life insurance policies such as "final expense" policies that you may find available. Here's how you can learn more about guaranteed acceptance life insurance and request a free quote.