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Is it possible i have alcohol withdrawal after drinking for only one week?

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Not Likely: It takes time to develop the tolerance that would lead to a withdrawal event. I would excpect this to take several weeks of continuous daily alcohol intake.

Dr Wyatt and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2021

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Absolutely: If you have alcohol in your system consistently, you will have withdrawal after one week.

Answered 10/4/2016

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