On 2013-08-10 20:41:12 +0000, Ophelia said:

> "gtr" > wrote in message news:2013081013323350606-xxx@yyyzzz...
>
>>> Scary How could he tell without tests?
>>
>> It makes the story too long. If he had alcohol poisoning the doctor.
>> could have easily asked him, "how many do you have every day". When
>> told a number like 6 or 8, the doctor really wouldn't have to do much
>> testing.
>
> Ahh ok! Thanks. I know people who drink more than that but don't show
> the symptoms mentioned. So, does that mean that if they continue to
> drink at the same rate, will they just die and the problem won't be
> noticed in advance?

Ask your doctor!