It's Easier To Die from Drinking Too Much Water Than Smoking Too Much Pot

Though water has a vastly higher LD50 compared to any other chemical -- roughly 90 grams per kilogram of body weight -- humans are surprisingly able to slurp down too much of it, especially when competition, peer pressure, exercise, or the drug ecstasy are involved.

Yes, It’s Possible To ‘Overdose’ On Water

When managed properly, hydration boasts big benefits like aiding digestion, eliminating toxins, lubricating joints and keeping memory on point. But it’s possible to overdo it, especially during exercise, if you don’t listen to your body’s signals.

For Athletes, the Risk of Too Much Water

The coaches and others worry that dehydration leads to muscle cramping and possibly heat illnesses, including serious heat stroke. So, hoping to keep their athletes healthy and safe, they press them to drink fluids before, during, and after a practice, whether the athletes feel thirsty or not. The problem with this situation is that, according to the latest science, dehydration during sports is rarely if ever dangerous, but overhydration undeniably is.

Water Intoxication Affects More Than Runners And Triathletes

Among the authorities who have shown that excess water intake can contribute to serious health problems is world-renowned endurance expert, researcher, and author, Professor Timothy Noakes, M.D., of the Sports Science Institute of South Africa.

Apparently being 'over hydrated' is a thing, but how much water is too much?

Plump skin is the ultimate beauty goal, and drinking water is a good way to get there. But according to experts, being “over hydrated” by drinking too much water can be as potentially dangerous as drinking too little.

Drinking Too Much Water Can Actually Be Dangerous

Overhydration could be a growing issue, some researchers say, as more people train for endurance competitions like marathons, heat waves become more frequent and reusable water bottles become a staple of everyday life. The message of staying hydrated is so ubiquitous that 40-ounce, stainless-steel tumblers have become status symbols.

Is Drinking Too Much Water Bad for You?

In short, yes. Drinking too much water is possible, and although rare, it can be potentially life-threatening. Yet to develop water intoxication – or hyponatremia, as it’s known medically – you would have to consume an excessive amount of water in a short amount of time. But the condition is more complicated than overconsumption of water.

Strange but True: Drinking Too Much Water Can Kill

In a hydration-obsessed culture, people can and do drink themselves to death.