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Alcohol poisoning is a likely result of...

A consuming low doses of alcohol
B consuming medium doses of alcohol
C binge drinking alcohol
D chronic use of alcohol

It could be C or D I'm thinking... But which one?

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The correct answer is C.

You are unlikely to get alcohol poisoning from consuming low to medium doses of alcohol, you might get sick or feel nauseous but actual poisoning is unlikely. Chronic use of alcohol would lead to alcohol addiction and other serious health problems. However binge drinking which would mean drink after drink after drink all in one episode of drinking would lead to alcohol poisoning as you are consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short space of time and you are quickly poisoning your system, after all alcohol is a toxin.

Alcohol poisoning is a likely result of binge drinking alcohol (C).

Further explanation

Alcohol poisoning happens because someone consumes a large amount of alcohol in a short period. On average, the liver processes one ounce of pure alcohol in sixty minutes. The more you drink the longer the alcohol stays in your body.  

When you drink a large amount of alcohol in a short period, your blood alcohol level is so high it is considered poisonous Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) usually 0.08 grams percent or above. Alcohol poisoning is known as alcohol overdose and can be a life-threatening condition. It required immediate medical treatment.

Some symptoms of alcohol poisoning:

  1. Slow or irregular breathing
  2. Poor coordination
  3. Low body temperature (hypothermia)
  4. Vomiting and choking
  5. Unconsciousness and confusion
  6. Pale skin, sometimes it may take on a bluish tinge

In a very serious cases, alcohol poisoning can lead to heart attack, risk of brain damage and the person can go into a coma. To avoid alcohol poisoning, there are some options that we can do such as drink a moderate amount of alcohol, avoid binge drinking, instead of alcohol beverages, choose non-alcoholic, and eat before or while drinking alcohol may slow its absorption into your body.

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Keywords: alcohol poisoning, alcohol disease, alcohol overdose

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