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Are Lumps On Neck While Being An Alcoholic And Marijuana Smoker A Cause For Concern?

Yes I would like you to answer my question ....my son is 20 and drinks heavy, gets friends to buy beer and smokes Marijuana heavy and to me he looks very thin and no muscle tone. I noticed when he was younger for years the Dr said the lumps in his neck was normal part of growth, he worries me, should it ?
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, with addiction of alcohol and narcotic drug it decreased immune system to great extend and it can not be considered as a normal one but it could be matter of concern, need medical attention, but first is de-addition program better to get him to de-addiction center then next would be any disease if its ever found, hope this information may helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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Are Lumps On Neck While Being An Alcoholic And Marijuana Smoker A Cause For Concern?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, with addiction of alcohol and narcotic drug it decreased immune system to great extend and it can not be considered as a normal one but it could be matter of concern, need medical attention, but first is de-addition program better to get him to de-addiction center then next would be any disease if its ever found, hope this information may helps you, take care and have a nice day.