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xroflmao

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on: Aug 20, 2018
How is binge drinking defined, and why is it dangerous?

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What types of cancer are associated with heavy drinking?


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Binge drinking is consumption within two hours of five or more drinks by a man or four or more drinks for a woman. Blood alcohol concentration rises to 0.08 gram percent or above in 2 hours. Binge drinking is associated with alcohol-induced cardiac arrhythmia and it can lead to increased risk for fatal heart attacks.

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mouth, esophagus, colon, liver, and breast


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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