Alcohol poisoning

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Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks to a point of excess and their blood alcohol level is so high that it's considered toxic.

Alcohol poisoning

Alcohol poisoning is usually caused by binge drinking over a short period of time – ie consuming five or more drinks in a row. Less often it's caused by accidentally drinking household products containing alcohol.

  • It causes a negative impact on breathing, gag reflex and can lead to coma or cardiac arrest.
  • Treatment ranges from careful monitoring to kidney dialysis in severe cases.


Further information

Drink Wise:
Alcoholics Anonymous:
Australian Drug Foundation: