Consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time, even if it occurs infrequently, may have much more serious effects on the liver than previously thought, according to a study conducted by researchers at Keck Medicine of USC and published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The research shows that the risks to the liver depend not only on the total amount of alcohol consumed, but also on how it is ingested. Binge drinking, even occasional, can significantly increase the