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I think that is a myth. If anything, they would be more prone to infectious disease due to the stress the Alcoholism puts on organs and systems. Could it be that their drinking just drives people away so they are not close enough to catch the germs? It is probably a myth derived from the anti-viral/anti-bacterial properties of hand cleaners made with 60% rubbing alcohol like waterless hand sanitizers, etc. However, there is no systemic/internal protection from viruses from drinking alcohol, just external cleansing. Drinking alcohol does much more harm than any (if there is any) good.

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