Dangers of alcohol poisoning
Source: NHS
If a person is poisoned by alcohol theycould:
- choke on their vomit
- stop breathing
- have a heart attack
- inhale vomit, leading to fatal lung damage
- become severely dehydrated , which can cause permanent brain damage in extreme cases
- develop more severe hypothermia
- have seizures (fits) as a result of lowered blood sugar levels
Repeated vomiting and retching can lead to the vomiting of blood as a result of a torn blood vessel (Mallory-Weiss tear) at the junction of the stomach and gullet.
Other related risks
Drinking too much alcohol can affect a person's judgement and put them in situations wheretheir health and safety are at risk. For example, they may:
- have an accident or get injured
- become involved in violentor antisocial behaviour
- have unsafe sex, which can lead to an unplanned pregnancy ora sexually transmitted infection (STI)
- lose personal possessions