. . "Those who drink heavily are more prone to bone loss and fractures, because of both poor nutrition and increased risk of falling.Medications that cause bone loss: The long-term use of glucocorticoids (medications prescribed for a wide range of diseases, including arthritis, asthma, Crohn???s disease, lupus, and other diseases of the lungs, kidneys, and liver) can lead to a loss of bone density and" . . . .