How do you recognize alcohol poisoning?

Answer by  caramelle0385 (84)

Alcohol poisoning normally occurs with a 0. 20 blood alcohol level or higher. At this stage individuals may be in a stupor or confused state. Nausea, vomiting, and irregular breathing may persist. Seizures, hypothermia, unconciousness, and pale or blue tinged skin may also occur.

Answer by  worker7654 (1033)

The breathing is shallow and irregular and the person is uncontious. There can be vomitting and coughing but the person is not responding to sternal rubs. It is a medican emergency and should be taken to the ER right away.

Answer by  Chris43 (32)

Two common symptoms of alcohol poisoning are slow or shallow breathing and confusion. The person may also have pale or blue-tinged skin, and may be unconscious.

Answer by  mb (5482)

Alocohol is a metabolic poison. As your liver removes it from your body you feel "drunk". This is actually low grade poisioning. Alcohol poisoning is just a very high level of intoxication. Inability to walk, talk or be responsive (i. e. passed out) is alcohol poisoning. People die from this every year.

Answer by  rjs108 (310)

alcohol poisoning causes the nerves to become depressed and can affect involuntary actions like breathing and can cause severe stomach ailments. Common signs are alcohol poisoning can include mental confusion or inability to stay awake. Vomiting is another sign along with irregular breathing. More severe conditions include seizures and hypothermia.