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Is taking pain relievers persistently worse then drinking alcohol?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol: Both do damage, leading to physical as well as psychological dependence.

Answered 7/7/2012

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pain med and alcohol: Persistent use of both -when there is no need -is bad and problematic.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/7/2012

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