The belief that sexual performance is enhanced with alcohol is a misconception. The initial effects of alcohol are the release of inhibitions, but after a few drinks, sexual functioning is depressed as are many other functions in the body. Spending more money than they can afford, on alcohol. Lying to friends and family about their drinking. Regularly hungover the morning after drinking.
Alcohol poisoning occurs when too much alcohol has been ingested.
Severe alcohol poisoning requires medical attention as this could possibly result in death. Person is known to have consumed large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time. Person is unconscious and cannot be woken. Person has cold, clammy, unusually pale or bluish skin. Person vomits while passed out and does not wake up during or after.