Is There a Difference Between Being Drunk and Alcohol Poisoning?
Question by brittnay: Is there a difference between being drunk and alcohol poisoning?
Are they similar? Or are they different?
Best answer:
Answer by JanetM
Sure… being drunk CAN kill you, but doesn’t usually. Alcohol poisoning WILL kill you… thus the word “poisoning”.
“It is important to be aware about the difference between alcohol poisoning and getting drunk. Impaired judgment, a hampered state of mind or loss of coordination are the usual symptoms of a person getting drunk. Alcohol poisoning, on the other hand, signifies a much more critical situation. The condition mostly results from drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. In this condition, the consumption of alcohol is too much for the body to process it safely. When there is too much alcohol in the system, the body’s involuntary actions such as breathing, heartbeat, and gad reflex begin to shut down. Common symptoms include unconsciousness (passing out), low body temperature (hypothermia), pale skin, irregular or slow breathing, seizures, vomiting and confusion. The affected person may be conscious but unresponsive. The symptom of passing out indicates a more severe condition, as if the person cannot be roused, then there is a risk of death. Alcohol poisoning, with or without its usual symptoms, must receive immediate treatment.”
Answer by Vince
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