What Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning?

Question: What Are the Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning?

Answer: According to the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, these are the critical symptoms of acute alcohol poisoning:

• Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused
  
• Vomiting
  
• Seizures
  
• Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute)
  
• Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
  
• Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness

If you see someone experiencing the above symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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