Knowing the warning symptoms and what to do in the event of an alcohol overdose might be the difference between life and death for the victim.

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Signs of Alcohol Poisoning

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Someone showing signs of alcohol poisoning must get quick medical assistance. Call 911 immediately if you believe that someone has overdosed on alcohol. The following are signs of alcohol poisoning:

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Poor Coordination

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The effects of having an excessive amount of alcohol in your system will negatively impact your coordination. You'll begin to feel dizzy and disoriented and see double, making it difficult to move and keep your feet on the ground. Additionally, as a result of the impact that alcohol has on the timing of reflexes in your brain, your reflexes will become more sluggish.

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Clammy Skin

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Having taken a substantial quantity of alcohol, your arms, hands, and chest will become sweaty. Alcohol can't be processed quickly enough via your liver, so your pores squeeze it out through sweat, which is your body's next best option.

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Exuding an Odor of Alcohol

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When alcohol is consumed, a powerful vapor rises from the tummy and fills the mouth, giving off a distinct alcohol scent. Even if you can't smell ethanol, a breathalyzer can tell you how much alcohol is in your system based on your blood alcohol content (BAC).

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Incoherent Speech

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Alcohol has a calming effect on inhibitions and impairs one's concentration ability. Slurred speech is caused by the brain's inability to coordinate the mouth's movements with the moral clarity or series of words. This results in terms that are slurred and muttered.

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Reddish Eyes

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The eyes are the best way to tell whether someone is drunk. You can expect them to be red, with veins and a watered-down look. In addition to the dropped eyelids, the most visible sign of impairment is poor coordination in the rest of the body.

 

Confusion

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When alcohol gets to the brain, it messes with short-term memory. When under the influence of alcohol, people begin to lose sight of their environment, thoughts, and behaviors. Occasionally, the alcohol might cause them to black out and lose all recollection of the time they were awake and engaged.

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Irregular Heartbeat

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The heart's usual pace will be reduced to a fraction of its regular speed when you drink in excess. Alcohol and other depressants reduce brainwave activity and blood flow, allowing the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to operate subconsciously.

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Passing out and Not Being Able to Awake

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A person who has drunk too much alcohol will experience difficulties in the brain's efforts to keep awake. People who have passed out may make noises or even move a little, but they are wholly unconscious, and it may be impossible to bring them back to consciousness at this point.