Acute Alcohol Intoxication Acute Alcohol Intoxication Knowing the signs and symptoms of acute alcohol intoxication and the proper action to take can help to avoid a tragedy. Acute alcohol intoxication, or alcohol poisoning, can occur after drinking too much alcohol too fast. Some drinkers, or those sensitive to alcohol may become acutely intoxicated and suffer serious consequences after ingesting small amounts of alcohol.
Many students are surprised to find out death can occur from acute intoxication.
Most think the worst that can happen is they'll pass out and have a hangover the next day. When the vital centers have been depressed enough by alcohol, unconsciousness occurs. The amount of alcohol that it takes to produce unconsciousness is dangerously close to a fatal dose. In the event of acute alcohol intoxication, these signs and symptoms will most likely be accompanied by an odor of alcohol on the breath. While waiting for assistance, gently turn the intoxicated person on her side.