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How high does your blood alcohol level have to be to harm you?
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Alcohol: Toxicity of alcohol is related to tolerance, learned by drinking rather than the blood alcohol level.
Answered 10/6/2012
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Any level is harmful: Impairment begins with the first drink! alcohol intake causes, traffic accidents, work place accidents, damage to the liver, heart and most importantly to your brain. It is an important factor in many cancers. It can affect your unborn child and cause birth defects with even single ill-timed drink..
Answered 7/20/2012
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