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I drink a six pack of light beer every few days, so ~six drinks in one night. i average a touch less than 2 drinks a day. is this unhealthy?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Alcohol: Yes definitely unhealthy. Its the total you drink at one time and not an average that causes problems.

Answered 1/16/2015

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