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Lindsay,

It's difficult to say what happened to that guy. The opinions are mixed about that and if he was really trashed after two drinks and had been a problem drinker previous to that, my gut tells me it was more than two. Alcohol is metabolized primarily in the liver, but also through the remaining digestive system. Very little is filtered through the kidneys. If he has cirrhosis, there might be some additional issues with the metabolizing process, but personal experience tells me a seasoned drinker wouldn't be terribly phased by two drinks, certainly not to that extent. Alcohol effects everyone differently, especially those not accustomed to regular intake. The less you drink, the harder it hits you when you do. I hope you're able to get him the help he needs. Good luck...



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Lindsay


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Hi everyone!

 

I'll post a brief update about Renee and I in the partners section, but I have a question regarding a client I work with.  He has Hep C, and we're trying to get him in a transitional program. He did a brief stay to try it out and staff reported that he was very intoxicated one night. He maintains that he had two shots of alcohol. I talked with Renee and she said that hep C did affect how quickly she would get drunk when drinking. I am debating sharing that experience but would like to see if it is a more universal experience. In a weird way, I hope more people do have that experience because I'd love to give my client a little benefit of the doubt!

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Lindsay



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