Some symptoms start mild and grow worse. Signs of alcohol poisoning include:
Smelling like alcohol
Confusion or slurred speech
Poor coordination or stumbling
Damp or clammy skin
Some symptoms of alcohol poisoning are more serious. These include:
Severe confusion
Trouble staying awake
Throwing up
Seizures
Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute)
Long pauses between breaths (10 seconds or more)
Very slow heartbeat
Low body temperature
Bluish or pale skin
Slow responses (such as gag reflex)
If you think someone you're with has alcohol poisoning, take these steps:
Call 911 right away.
Don’t leave the person alone.
Try to keep them awake and sitting upright.
Have them sip water if they’re awake.
Cover them with a warm blanket.
If they’re passed out, get them onto their side to keep them from choking on vomit.
Tell the paramedics about their symptoms and how much they drank.
Don’t do these things. They may do more harm than good:
Giving the person a cold shower, which can lower their body temperature
Giving them food, which can cause vomiting or choking
Trying to have them "walk it off," which could lead to a fall
Trying to make them throw up, as this can cause choking