Acute alcohol intoxication is a condition associated with drinking too much alcohol in a short amount of time. It’s also called alcohol poisoning.
Alcohol intoxication is serious. It affects your body temperature, breathing, heart rate, and gag reflex. It can also sometimes lead to coma or death.
Both young people and adults can experience alcohol poisoning. The condition is usually linked to drinking too many alcohol beverages. But in some cases, people with this condition might he accidentally or intentionally drank household products containing alcohol, such as mouthwash or vanilla extract.
Alcohol intoxication is considered a medical emergency. If you think someone is experiencing alcohol poisoning, seek emergency medical attention immediately.