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I had a couple of beers today and 2 sips of gin, yesterday i had some beer. can i expect alcohol wd? i generally do not drink often.

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: People are only susceptible to alcohol withdrawal occurs only after prolonged significant exposure to alcohol. From what you describe I wouldn't worry at all.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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