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I am an alcoholic and a drug addict can that still make me gain weight?

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Sure: Nothing about abuse of either substance prevents weight gain. Many alcoholics are fat due to consumption of high amounts of carbohydrates in alcohol.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/1/2015

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