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How much alcohol can a 120 pound person drink before getting alcohol poisoning?
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∙ 14y ago
That would depend on how rapidly you drank it, your gender, and whether you are an experienced drinker with tolerance to alcohol (on the way to becoming an alcoholic, in other words). Eight or ten drinks (5 - 6 ounces of pure alcohol) in a couple of hours would put a 120-pounder in the 0.30 range, which is fatal in some cases.
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Who is ill under alcohol?
Anybody can become ill because of alcohol. When a person overdoses on alcohol, it is known as alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning can result in death if too severe and left untreated.
What are the possibility of getting alcohol poisoning?
The risk is non-existent unless a person consumes vast quantities in a very short period of time.
What is the antedote for alcohol poisoning?
That's a question answered by emergency medical personnel, who should always be called if there is any possibility that a person might be suffering alcohol poisoning.
What is the usual alcohol poisoning treatment?
A person with alcohol poisoning should immediately seek medical attention. Treatment consists of breathing support and intravenous fluids and vitamins.
What should a person do if they suspect that someone is suffering from alcohol poisoning?
Turn them on their side so that if they vomit they will not aspirate, and call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. Alcohol poisoning cannot be treated using first aid.
What happens when a person drinks alcohol more quickly than the liver can break it down?
You get Alcohol Poisoning or Liver Disease which is usually fatal.
What can happen to someone with alcohol poisoning that goes untreated?
The person will either live or die. As you have not stated how bad the poisoning is there is no way to tell. There is a middle ground where sever damage can occur to the person but this is rare.
What decreases an alcohol overdoes?
The risk of an alcohol overdose is reduce is a person drinks in moderation and on a full stomach. Alcochol poisoning is very dangerous and can be fatal.
Could a person that passed out from alcohol still die from alcohol poisoning?
They could die from alcohol poisoning even if they have not yet passed out; people have died in their sleep having gone to bed completely unaware of the danger they have put themselves in with excessive alcohol consumption. Even fully awake, it is possible to choke to death on your own vomit, and copious regurgitation is a sure sign of alcohol poisoning.
How many shots of everclear before alcohol poisoning?
Everclear is 95% alcohol. Comparing that to most vodkas (40%) it is more than twice as strong. There are warning labels on the bottle that tell you not to drink it straight due to very possible harm to your body. Anyways, one shot of Everclear is about 2.5 shots of most other alcohol Alcohol poisoning is different for everyone. Alcohol usually has a greater effect on lighter weight and women, so they would succumb to alcohol poisoning before a heavier person. But it also varies by other things such as fat content, ethnicity, what or how much you have eaten that day. I would guess for the general population, alcohol poisoning would start around 2 - 3 shots, and right after those is death. (but it could start after 1 shot) play it a little safer and mix it with stuff, ALOT of non-alcoholic liquids before drinking
What happens if a person who never consumed alcohol consumes alcohol whiskey with out water half a liter at once on an empty stomach?
They would get alcohol poisoning, and would need their stomach pumped.
Is alcohol poisoning fatal?
Alcohol poisoning can be fatal. Fortunately, it is extremely rare. However, always obtain emergency medical help if an intoxicated person becomes unconscious, breathes slowly, or has slow heart beat. Never leave a highly intoxicated person alone because they can choke on their own vomit.
