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In highschool i was in a bad crowd and blacked out from drinking almost every weekend. i no longer drink. is my brain completely ruined?!?!

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Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

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Possible : Alcohol destroys brain cells. There may be no way to tell the impact of your drinking days but excess alcohol should be avoided.

Answered 8/31/2013

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A member asked:

In highschool i was in a bad crowd and blacked out from drinking almost every weekend. i no longer drink. is my brain completely ruined?!?!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

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