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Alcohol tolerance: Usually there are other factors in play, and something else is going on e.g. taking drugs along with alcohol.
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No.: The liver affects the length of time you stay drunk, not the amount you need to get drunk.
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Yes there are ...: There are genetic differences in the levels of alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes. People with lower enzyme levels will be more sensitive to feeling the ef ... Read More
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Yes: Some have a high tolerance and can drink a lot without seeming intoxicated. Studies have shown that such people are the ones who can eventually develo ... Read More
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Not with age: Tolerance for any drug increases as you take more of it. The reason why old alcoholics can drink more is because they have spent far too many years dr ... Read More
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Possibly: especially if you have been a heavy drinker and your liver is no longer functioning as well.
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Semantics?: "high tolerance" meaning can drink a lot and not appear intoxicated? (not necessarily a good thing) usually implies chronic use or use of meds that af ... Read More
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Anemic/Alcohol: Depends on type & severity of the anemia & if liver is involved & to what extent. Consult your primary care doc.
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Alcohol Intake: It varies on how your fast your liver metabolizes and your kidneys excrete it. You should only drink moderately.
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