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Everytime i drink over my limit, i would puke by forcing myself (stick finger in throat). good r bad to force myself? does it clear 100% of alcohol?

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Bad: The esophagus is not designed to handle the acidic contents of the stomach--ask someone with GERD. You are putting yourself at risk for other conditions, including Barret's esophagitis and esophageal cancer. I suggest watching your limit.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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