How Long Would A Person Have Ro Drink Daily To

Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2020

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Question : how long would a person have ro drink daily to experience withdrawls?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It will depend on many factors.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

It will vary between individuals( because of individual variations of metabolism) and the amount of daily consumption of alcohol.

Generally, men have to drink more than women to get withdrawal syndrome.
Generally, if you drink four standard drinks per day, you will experience minor withdrawal symptoms in four to six months. If your daily quota is more, faster you will get withdrawal.

Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

what about 8-10 drinks over a period of 11 days. what should I expect?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal is unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Withdrawal is unlikely but you could be at risk of other complications like pancreatitis.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee