Bridgewater, N.J. (October 11, 2013) – According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the United States.
Alcohol poisoning occurs when an excessive amount of alcohol is consumed in a short amount of time (binge drinking). The symptoms of alcohol poisoning are:
Confusion
Loss of coordination
Vomiting
Seizures
Irregular or slow breathing
Blue-tinged or pale skin
Low body temperature
Stupor – when someone’s conscious but unresponsive
Unconsciousness
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For more information on alcohol poisoning and alcohol abuse please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
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