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Is Liver Profile Test Only Way To Find Alcoholism?

My girlfriend is in an ugly custody battle. Her ex-husband is alleging she is an alcoholic. The court has appointed a psychologist to assess them both to determine custodial parent assignment. As a result of the allegation of alcoholism, the psychologist has suggested she take a Liver Profile Test to rule out alcoholism. I am a Med Tech and told her there is NO ONE test that would indicate alcoholism. The profile only indicates liver function and there are MANY factors that would be involved. Do you know something I don t? Please help.
Sat, 17 May 2014
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as no test available to find alcoholism except breath alcohol analyzer. liver function test altered in alcoholism nut it is not specific for it and also USG changes are there for alcohol but not specific for alcohol. there are certain other ways like blood concentration.
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Is Liver Profile Test Only Way To Find Alcoholism?

as no test available to find alcoholism except breath alcohol analyzer. liver function test altered in alcoholism nut it is not specific for it and also USG changes are there for alcohol but not specific for alcohol. there are certain other ways like blood concentration.