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Please advise! how much alcohol abuse does it take for the onset of liver disease or symptoms of?

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Depends on: Your ability to detoxify alcohol. Certain people have inefficient enzymes and can get liver damage and GI cancers with even small amounts of alcohol, while others seem to be spared. Moderation, especially with alcohol, is important.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 6/27/2016

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