Do I Have Alcohol Poisoning?

Have you drunk large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time (four or more drinks in a two-hour period for women, and five or more drinks in the same time period for men)?

Do you feel confused or disorientated?

Do you have vomiting?

Are you unaware of the people or events around you?

Do you have trouble staying conscious?

Do you have low body temperature?

Do you have pale skin or blue-tinged skin?

Do you have slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)?

Do you have irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)?

Do you have slow pulse?

Do you have seizures?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is also known as alcohol overdose. It is a dangerous condition that is a consequence of drinking large amounts of alcohol. Alcohol poisoning occurs when you have so much alcohol in your blood that vital parts of your brain cannot function properly. Many people consume alcohol on a daily basis, but many of them do not understand the limitations of their bodies in terms of tolerance to alcohol. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), there are about 2,200 cases of alcohol poisoning in the United States each year.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that usually occurs when you drink a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Binge drinking is the most common cause of alcohol poisoning. Binge drinking is defined as drinking 4 or more drinks in a period of 2 hours for women, and 5 or more drinks in the same time period for men. The liver is flooded with huge amounts of alcohol and cannot process them so quickly. A diagnosis is based on your symptoms and blood alcohol levels.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent medical attention. Alcohol is a depressant which means it can slow down breathing, heart rate and lower your body temperature. Your liver can only process one serving of alcohol per hour. One serving of alcohol is the equivalent of 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, like whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, or vodka. Treatment includes careful monitoring, oxygen therapy, fluids given through a vein and the use of vitamins and glucose to prevent severe complications.