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Weekend binge drinking during school and years after before knowing risks (~ 8 years). went through two pregnancies completely abstained. is 9 months enough to reverse any potential liver damage? can i still enjoy a glass of wine moderately (3/week?

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Unlikely that you sustained any long term damage from binge drinking in college (but can’t be sure, of course). Need blood test to determine If more responsible now, glass of wine 3x/wk probably ok - be careful it doesn’t grow 3->5->10 during stressful times

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/25/2021

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