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What are the real health benefits of total alcohol abstinence?

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Controvertial: There are some reports of "mderate drinking is good for health". I am not a beliver in this issue, since moderate drinking is considered 2 drink daily by a man and 1 drink for a women in a day. American college of physician tells us not to encourage daily drinking. But abstinenece also not sure is a better choice. Very controvertial!

Answered 11/1/2012

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