THE ALCOHOL POISONING

By Merveille Ngabire

WHAT IT IS

Alcohol poisoning is an overdose of alcohol, it is a

medical emergency. The person shows sings of alcohol

poisoning when he or she doesn’t respond to being

yelled at or pinched hard, can’t stand will not wake up,

breathes slowly, has purplish and clammy skin, and has

a fast heartbeat. A person with alcohol poisoning can

die if his or her own vomit while in this condition.

Alcohol reduces nerves

that control things like

breathing and “the gag

reflex” (prevents

choking). A lot of alcohol

will eventually stop

these actions…

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU GET ALCOHOL POISONING?

IF SOMEONE HAS IT YOU SHOULD:

Know the danger signals.

Do not wait for all indications to be present.

Be aware that a person who has passed out may

die.

If there is any suspicion of an alcohol overdose,

call 911 for help. Don't try to guess the level of

drunkenness.

Victim chokes on his or her own

vomit.

Breathing slows, becomes irregular,

or stops.

Heart beats irregularly or stops.

Hypothermia (low body

temperature).

Hypoglycemia (too little blood

sugar) leads to seizures.

Untreated severe dehydration from

vomiting can cause seizures,

permanent brain damage, or death.

SOMEONE WITH ALCOHOL POISONING THAT GOES UNTREATED CAN HAVE

Even if the victim lives, an

alcohol overdose can lead to

irreversible brain damage.

Rapid binge drinking (which

often happens on a bet or a

dare) is especially dangerous

because the victim can ingest

a fatal dose before becoming

unconscious.

!!!

Don't be afraid to seek medical help for a friend who has had too much to drink. Don't worry that your friend may become angry or embarrassed-remember, you cared enough to

help. Always be safe, not sorry.

TTTJ

You will end up being

like this if you drink

alcohol !!

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Alcohol is

really ,really

bad for

you!!!!!!

THINK BEFORE YOU MAKE BAD CHOICES!!!!!!!!

REMEMBER MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE!!!!!!!

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