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What causes alcohol poisoning?

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A major cause of alcohol poisoning is binge drinking — a pattern of heavy drinking when a male rapidly consumes five or more alcoholic drinks within two hours, or a female rapidly consumes at least four drinks within two hours. An alcohol binge can occur over hours or last up to several days.

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Answer and Explanation:

Binge drinking (heavy drinking in a short period of time) Is what causes alcohol poisoning.

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning are...

Confusion , sickness (vomitng or nausea), slurred speech , unconsciousness/unresponsiveness , aggression, seizures , and slowness of breathing.

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