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Do you get easily drunk if you have a liver problem?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Genetic: Variation in enzymes that break down alcohol is the most common reason for why some get drunk faster than others.

Answered 3/4/2020

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