Seems there are 2 causes of seizures in alcoholics. One being of course withdrawl seizures, the other possibility is a seizure disorder caused by a head injury, which they are greater prone to. some of them either stop taking the seizure medicine and/or drink, something people with seizure disorders are advised against. It can NEVER be assumed that a drunk person is simply drunk and thus the behavior is explained. They are prone to head injuries, most notably sdh; sub dural bleeds