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Can (moderate) alcohol intake suppress and raise the seizure threshhold since its a depressant and works on the gaba receptors the benzos?
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Yes: That is why some alcoholics need to keep there BAL at a certain level to prevent seizure activity.
Answered 4/2/2020
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