Question

Becoming dangerously sick after drinking alcohol is known as alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning occurs when you consume more alcohol than your body can safely metabolize.

Alcohol poisoning is a particular problem among minors because they have less understanding of their own tolerance for alcohol and have especially poor drinking habits: approximately 90% of alcohol consumed by people under 21 is in the form of binge drinking.
Binge drinking is defined as heavy alcohol consumption that occurs intermittently. Men who consume five or more drinks and a row, and women who consume four or more drinks in a row, are considered to be binge drinking, especially if this drinking occurs in the span of two hours or less.

Answer 1

Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person consumes more alcohol than the body can safely metabolize. Minors are at a higher risk due to binge drinking, defined as heavy alcohol consumption in a short time. Symptoms of alcohol intoxication include impaired coordination, blurred vision, and impaired judgement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Alcohol poisoning is a dangerous condition that occurs when a person consumes more alcohol than their body can safely metabolize. It is especially common among minors who engage in binge drinking, which is defined as heavy alcohol consumption in a short period of time. Binge drinking is considered to be consuming five or more drinks in a row for men, and four or more drinks in a row for women, usually within two hours or less.

Alcohol intoxication, which can lead to alcohol poisoning, is characterized by a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reaching a level higher than 5.4-17.4 mmol/L (25-80 mg/dL or 0.025-0.080%). This can result in symptoms such as lack of coordination, blurred vision, impaired judgement, and aggressive behavior. Additionally, heavy alcohol consumption can have other negative consequences including job loss, family disruption, memory loss, and increased risk of certain cancers.

To avoid alcohol toxicity and achieve sobriety, it is important to allow the liver enough time to metabolize alcohol, as coffee or a shower will not speed up the process. On average, it takes at least five hours for a legally intoxicated person to become sober after drinking stops.