Alcohol Intoxication

Any alcohol when consumed in enough of a quantity can be toxic - Ian Bodford MD

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Everyone is unique. Some are poorly tolerant of alcohol and some genetically have a slow metabolism. Others can hold their liquor. But as a general rule, drinking more than a drink an hour gets into the danger zone.

It also depends on what you are drinking. Drinking concentrated liquor, like vodka or rum, will get you intoxicated much faster than, say, wine or beer. However, drinking any type of alcohol in excess can still be dangerous.

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Can You Really Drink Yourself Blind?

If you’re drinking moonshine, yes. Although alcohol that’s properly manufactured and regulated does not by itself cause blindness, people sometimes do go blind from drinking bootleg beverages. One common concern with moonshine is lead poisoning, which has been linked to blindness.

Don’t Be Fooled: Alcohol Poisoning Is Not a Myth

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Ethanol Intoxication, Abuse and Dependence

Ethanol is the most frequently consumed recreational drug in the world.

Testing the Limits of Tipsy

How much alcohol does it take to get intoxicated? Many people figure a few beers at a ballgame or a couple of glasses of wine with dinner won't put them over the legal limit for driving. But how alcohol affects people is highly individual, with a number of factors in the mix.

Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol Overdose

What tips the balance from drinking that produces impairment to drinking that puts one’s life in jeopardy varies among individuals. Age, sensitivity to alcohol (tolerance), gender, speed of drinking, medications you are taking, and amount of food eaten can all be factors.

What’s happening to us when we get drunk?

Alcohol acts as a central nervous system depressant. This means it slows down the rate at which brain cells and other nerves in the body communicate with one another.

When Alcohol Turns Deadly

Ideally, drink in a place where you can easily walk home or secure a ride from a sober friend, taxi, or shuttle. Do not drink to impress people or challenge others because you put yourself in the most danger when drinking as part of a dare or race.

6 Stages of Alcohol Intoxication: How Dangerous Is Too Much?

It is a temporary condition that comes with both physical and behavioral changes. It results from the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol within a relatively brief time. When one consumes alcohol at a faster rate than their body can metabolize it, they become intoxicated.