Most people out on the town seldom think of the consequences to their health that over indulgence can have. Some are not phased by the blackouts and vomiting that often comes with excessive alcohol consumption, but alcohol poisoning is a serious problem and sometimes even life threatening. So to prevent alcohol poisoning the next time you’re out celebrating follow these steps:
 

1. Always have a meal before going on a drinking binge. Carbohydrates like pasta, bread and crackers are foods that can absorb the alcohol and slow its absorption into your blood system. Also drink water rather than carbonated drinks and snack between each drink.
2. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink to one standard drink per hour.
3. Don’t combine drugs and alcohol, even medication drugs to avoid adverse reactions.
4. Don’t fall asleep if you have over indulged because you could become unconscious and fall into a coma.
5. If a person is intoxicated and begins vomiting, turn them onto their side and clean out their mouth to prevent them from choking.

 

Other signs to watch out for include mental confusion, seizures, slowed breathing, hypothermia and unconsciousness. These symptoms all indicate a person may