I am friends with a girl who says that she must drink alcohol for medical reasons. She says that she lacks alcohol in her blood, just as a dibetic lacks insulin. Is this a recognized medical condition? If so, I would appreciate any info on it. Thanks in advance.
2007-03-19 10:32:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
She says it isn't a drinking problem, because she doesn't actually drink at social events. I am baffled. The blood does naturally contain alcohol, right?
2007-03-19 10:41:53 · update #1
BTW, she was acting very serious, and I don't think she was lying.
2007-03-19 10:42:41 · update #2
Great answer armyvet! But I don't think she wants to get away from me... We've been friends since 5th grade...
2007-03-19 10:44:29 · update #3
Uncle82Jr.:
"That is absurd.....i don't know what else to say. You sound like you want to believe that. What is wrong with you, get some common sense."
I'm sorry... you are right. It's hard to believe your longest, truest friend has a problem.
2007-03-19 14:06:01 · update #4
I tried my best to come up with some sort of justification for your friend...but in the end, my conclusion is this:
She's making up stories
I was able to find some health benefits to consuming MODERATE levels of alcohol which include (and might I add, the actual website said, "it may")
-Reduce your risk of developing heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication
-Reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack
-Possibly reduce your risk of strokes, particularly ischemic strokes
-Lower your risk of gallstones
-Possibly reduce your risk of diabetes
2007-03-19 12:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by Flower 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol has been used for medicinal purposes for many centuries, but in this case, I think it's a drinking problem.
2007-03-19 17:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by J. P. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not believe there is such a thing, unless you are a college student that wants to dream up an excuse to get excessively intoxicated, or want someone that doesn't like being around alcohol to stay away from you...
2007-03-19 17:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Armyvet 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have alcohol deficiency all the time - it's called running out of beer.
2007-03-19 17:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by sincarnato 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
that is absurd.....i don't know what else to say.
you sound like you want to believe that.
what is wrong with you, get some common sense
2007-03-19 17:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by uncle82jr 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Only if your name is Ted" the swimmer "Kennedy .
2007-03-19 21:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
She is pulling your leg!!
2007-03-19 17:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by Colette B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋