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I have only drank twice this month and kast month a little more than three times. im not an evedyday drinker. but afraid of alcohol withdrawal?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol: If u have not had withdrawal so far, and depending on how much u consume each time, u r fine, as long as u seriously consider abstinence, before tolerance develops and your consumption increases with time.

Dr Blixt agreed

Answered 11/28/2012

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