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Alcohol Consumption Question

CookieJoe221

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Hi all, quick question. I usually drink 3 days a week, usually on Thursdays I'll have 5-8 drinks and Friday and Saturday anywhere from 10-15 each night. Now I know this isn't healthy but in terms of overall health how bad is it for me long term? I'm 31 years old, I workout 5 days a week and have for years, drink a lot of water, eat pretty healthy during the week, take vitamins, etc. But i live in the Midwest and unfortunately most social activities revolve around alcohol. I'm kind of a hypochondriac so I'm just paranoid about what the possible effects. I know a lot of people that drink every day but idk I just was curious about others thoughts. I dont plan on it being this way forever but I do a lot of social things and a lot involve alcohol. Thanks!
 
When you say drink, what amount is in a drink?

If that's beer that's easy for me to figure out, since I consume a case a week
 
I don't think exercise and hydration will change the fact that alcohol is heavily toxic to your liver and the majority of the other organs in your body. If I were you I'd tone it down sooner than later. A friend of mine, his dad was an alcoholic, died at 43 when his liver failed. That's awfully young and a high price to pay just to be drunk all the time. I know you said you only drink three nights a week but you are binge drinking, and any way you slice it, your liver can't easily process those amounts of booze in one sitting.
 
Studies have shown that binge drinking even once in a while is worse for you than drinking lightly every day. 3 times a week, 3 days in a row is definitely unhealthy and will cause long-term damage over time. Additionally, binge drinking causes changes in the brain related to reduction in impulse control. I have been binge drinking for a long time, anywhere from 3-4 nights a week to once a month, and I'm 37. It catches up to you, I'm cutting alcohol out entirely soon.
 
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