This slides present to you some facts you must keep to mind about alcohol poisoning. Don't just laugh it off. People have lost loved ones because of not taking appropriate actions. Read this and share it with friends. You might be saving a soul

1. Alcohol Poisoning:
Must-Know Facts
by
Jozzy Scott
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2. What Does Alcohol Poisoning Mean?
Alcohol poisoning is said to be a serious — and
sometimes deadly — result of drinking large
quantity of alcohol in a short period of time.
The main cause of alcohol poisoning is binge
drinking, i.e. drinking too much alcohol in a short
period of time.
However, it can also occur accidentally when one
drinks household products containing alcohol (often
in children). Ideally, the liver helps to filter out
alcohol but has a limit of one unit of alcohol per
hour.

3. Fact 1
Alcohol Poisoning Can Be VERY Dangerous
Alcohol poisoning can be even deadly and should be
given appropriate concern. It is actually regarded as
an emergency case in the medicals. Alcohol brings
about a depression of the nerves that coordinate
involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag
reflex (which should prevent choking). When the
BAC level gets sufficiently high, these functions can
be stopped.

4. Fact 2
Alcohol Poisoning Has Killed People Before Now
In the USA approximately 50,000 cases of alcohol
poisoning are reported annually. In England in
2010/11, over 20,000 people were admitted to
hospital due to alcohol poisoning. This accounts for
more than 350 people a week. There were deaths
due to alcohol poisoning in England and Wales
during 2010.

5. Fact 3
Alcohol Poisoning Has Signs & Symptoms
Alcohol poisoning has many signs but you shouldn’t
wait to see all before getting help.
Some of the signs are given below:
Slow and irregular breathing with 10 or more
seconds between breaths.
The individual can get unresponsive but conscious
(stupor).
Unusual breathing rhythm.
Vomiting, mental confusion and paleness of skin.
Coma and seizures.
Slow and irregular breathing

6. Fact 4
Alcohol Poisoning Is Preventable
Like the popular saying, prevention is better than
cure. The following tips would be helpful in
preventing the incidence of alcoholic poisoning:
Don't drink alcohol on an empty stomach: The
presence of food in the stomach can reduce the rate
of absorption of alcohol in the body.
Don’t drink too much alcohol: If you have to drink
alcoholic beverages at all, it should be in moderate
quantity to prevent alcohol poisoning.

7. Getting Help
You should get help if you suspect alcohol poisoning.
Not all the signs need to be present before you seek
help.
The very first thing to do once you suspect alcohol
overdose is to call 911 or your local emergency
number immediately.
While waiting for 911 emergency transport, gently
turn his/her side and maintain that position by
placing a pillow in the small of the person’s
back. This is important to prevent aspiration
(choking) should the person vomit.
If person involved is conscious, call 800-222-1222 (in
the U.S.), and you'll automatically be routed to your
local poison control center.

8. Summary
Alcohol Poisoning is serious – and sometimes deadly.
It is caused by binge drinking (i.e. drinking too much
alcohol in a short period of time).
It has caused the death of several persons in the past
and should therefore be given appropriate concern.
Alcohol poisoning can be prevented by not drinking
on an empty stomach. Also, don’t drink too much if
at all you must drink.
If you suspect alcohol poisoning, don’t hesitate to
get necessary help

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