Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency that results from high blood alcohol levels that suppress the central nervous system and cause loss of consciousness, low blood pressure, low body temperature, coma, respiratory depression and death.
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The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have alcohol poisoning, please consult your doctor.
Alcohol Poisoning Discussion and Blogs
Google Blog Search: Alcohol Poisoning
I Speak of Dreams: Deaths from Alcohol Overdose
Five Rupees: Culture and Alcohol Poisoning
MedHelp: Alcohol Poisoning Search
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Fast Facts
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Becomes possible when blood alcohol levels (BALs) reaches .28
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50% of people die at BALs of .40
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95% of people will be at risk after consuming 21 standard drinks in 6 or fewer hours
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Vomiting is the body’s first response
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Can sometimes suffer irreversible brain damage
