Alchohol Poisioning sucks

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IronWing

IronWing

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Alcohol is what they use to pickle dead lab rats. You shouldn't drink.
 
Locut0s

Locut0s

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Curious what sgins did you have that you had alcohol poisoning? How much did you drink? I've drank a fifth of vodka (750ml) on several occasions and felt really sick the next day, like I'd been beat up and had shivers. Would this be alcohol poisoning? I never felt like I had to go to the ER despite feeling like utter crap.
 
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Bibble

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Damn dude. Are you a college freshman? If not, you certainly acted like one last night.
 
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bobdole369

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That is why I only drink Brawndo, it also has electrolytes.
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Holy shit, that movie was so stupid. I can't believe I watched like half an hour of it, then within a week am able to recognize quotes from it.
 
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hclarkjr

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Locut0s said:
Curious what sgins did you have that you had alcohol poisoning? How much did you drink? I've drank a fifth of vodka (750ml) on several occasions and felt really sick the next day, like I'd been beat up and had shivers. Would this be alcohol poisoning? I never felt like I had to go to the ER despite feeling like utter crap.
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What Happens to Your Body When You Get Alcohol Poisoning?

Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prevents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions.

It is common for someone who drank excessive alcohol to vomit since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach. There is then the danger of choking on vomit, which could cause death by asphyxiation in a person who is not conscious because of intoxication.

You should also know that a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it off.
Critical Signs for Alcohol Poisoning

* Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused.
* Vomiting.
* Seizures.
* Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute).
* Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths).
* Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness.

What Should I Do If I Suspect Someone Has Alcohol Poisoning?

* Know the danger signals.
* Do not wait for all symptoms to be present.
* Be aware that a person who has passed out may die.
* If there is any suspicion of an alcohol overdose, call 911 for help. Don't try to guess the level of drunkenness.

What Can Happen to Someone With Alcohol Poisoning That Goes Untreated?

* Victim chokes on his or her own vomit.
* Breathing slows, becomes irregular, or stops.
* Heart beats irregularly or stops.
* Hypothermia (low body temperature).
* Hypoglycemia (too little blood sugar) leads to seizures.
* Untreated severe dehydration from vomiting can cause seizures, permanent brain damage, or death.

Even if the victim lives, an alcohol overdose can lead to irreversible brain damage. Rapid binge drinking (which often happens on a bet or a dare) is especially dangerous because the victim can ingest a fatal dose before becoming unconscious.

Don't be afraid to seek medical help for a friend who has had too much to drink. Don't worry that your friend may become angry or embarrassed-remember, you cared enough to help. Always be safe, not sorry.
 
Locut0s

Locut0s

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hclarkjr said:
What Happens to Your Body When You Get Alcohol Poisoning?

Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prevents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions.

It is common for someone who drank excessive alcohol to vomit since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach. There is then the danger of choking on vomit, which could cause death by asphyxiation in a person who is not conscious because of intoxication.

You should also know that a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it off.
Critical Signs for Alcohol Poisoning

* Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused.
* Vomiting.
* Seizures.
* Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute).
* Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths).
* Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness.

What Should I Do If I Suspect Someone Has Alcohol Poisoning?

* Know the danger signals.
* Do not wait for all symptoms to be present.
* Be aware that a person who has passed out may die.
* If there is any suspicion of an alcohol overdose, call 911 for help. Don't try to guess the level of drunkenness.

What Can Happen to Someone With Alcohol Poisoning That Goes Untreated?

* Victim chokes on his or her own vomit.
* Breathing slows, becomes irregular, or stops.
* Heart beats irregularly or stops.
* Hypothermia (low body temperature).
* Hypoglycemia (too little blood sugar) leads to seizures.
* Untreated severe dehydration from vomiting can cause seizures, permanent brain damage, or death.

Even if the victim lives, an alcohol overdose can lead to irreversible brain damage. Rapid binge drinking (which often happens on a bet or a dare) is especially dangerous because the victim can ingest a fatal dose before becoming unconscious.

Don't be afraid to seek medical help for a friend who has had too much to drink. Don't worry that your friend may become angry or embarrassed-remember, you cared enough to help. Always be safe, not sorry.
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Yeah I've read that before on Wiki but I was wondering if there were other symptoms. I've vomited many a time and had bad hangovers but aside from that and passing out sleeping in bed I've never had anything more serious. Certainly none of the serious symptoms above. I was wondering if the shaking that I had when I drank the most was a symptom of alcohol poisoning or just a really bad hangover? I know all hangovers are a form of alcohol poisoning but don't doctors have a more rigorous definition?
 
Locut0s

Locut0s

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hclarkjr said:
the shaking was more than likely early sign of hypothermia
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Actually just did a bit of reading. It's due to the low blood sugar. So yeah it's sort of alcohol poisoning. Though a milder symptom of it that many people get if they really overdo it.
 
XZeroII

XZeroII

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Now I know why my insurance premiums have been rising out of control despite me not using any of it.
 
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