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Is taking beer/scotch once a week bad for health? so far, don't have any health issues; 34 years old male.
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No: As long as you only take 2 or 3 drinks and don't get drunk during these once a week drinking sessions it will not cause you any harm unless you have preexisting liver problems such as viral hepatitis and you do not take other drugs that can damage your liver.
Answered 5/26/2014
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