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Can a male with muscular dystrophy who weighs 150 is 6' that failed a breathalyzer be partially due to his md and not be drunk? (4 drinks in 6 hrs)

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Dr. Scott McLean answered

No, I don't think so: Even when we have medical reasons to be slow metabolizers of the ethanol we might enjoy, a high blood alcohol level or a high breathalyzer reading means what it means. Md is not a ticket to get out of jail free, literally or figuratively.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2014

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A member asked:

Can a male with muscular dystrophy who weighs 150 is 6' that failed a breathalyzer be partially due to his md and not be drunk? (4 drinks in 6 hrs)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott McLean answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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