Question 1

i'm curious what could happen when a kid overdoses on alcohol?

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Serious consequences: Mental confusion, stupor, coma, vomiting, seizures, slow breathing and possibly death.

Question 2

what to do if i want to know the signs of alcohol taking effect on someones body who is lets say around 60?

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Frequent intoxcation: Drinking too much, alcohol dependence, preoccupation with alcohol, slurred speach, driving under influence, enlarged purple nose (gin flower nose), sometimes refusal to accept there is a problem.

Question 3

how to treat a alcohol overdose?

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How much ?: In many cases the person can just be watched &amp; treated with supportive care/IV fluids as their body breaks down the alcohol. In rare cases the alcohol may be at toxic enough levels that they need to be mechanically ventilated during the process.

Question 4

what are signs of alcohol poisoning?

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Liver failure: Cirrhosis is classical, such as jaundice, large belly filled with fluid, etc.  But, from the perspective of a neurologist, tremors , incoordination, gait imbalance, numbness, weakness, confusion, disorientation, epileptic seizures.  Of course, coma, delirium. Sudden death.  Not a pretty picture.

Question 5

i have opiate and alcohol overdose, should i be concerned?

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Alcohol ; opiates: I&#x27;m sorry but it&#x27;s not clear what you mean by an overdose. Whatever you mean it seems like you have some kind of problem if you&#x27;re addicted to alcohol or opiates that is certainly a problem. If you think you&#x27;re taking too many much of these it&#x27;s a problem.  There&#x27;s an old saying if you think you have a problem you do. I would sit down with a professional and be frank and get a thorough answer.

Question 6

what are the signs of alcohol withdrawal developing?

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Alcohol withdrawal: Causes nervousness, depression, not being able to think clearly, fatigue, irritability, jumpiness, nightmares, clammy skin, dilated pupils, insomnia, loss of appetite, sweating, rapid heart rate, pallor, tremors, agitation, severe confusion, hallucinations, fever, seizures and death. Do not do this on your own!   see an addiction psychiatrist to stop safely.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of rubbing alcohol overdose?

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Vomiting: There is nausea and vomiting and alteration of consciousness. In severe cases respiratory failure and coma can occur.

Question 8

what sort of problem is alcohol (ethanol) poisoning or overdose?

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Alcohol toxicity: Alcohol (ethanol) is a respiratory and central nervous system, and cardiac depressant. Low doses cloud judgement, higher doses induce nausea, vomiting, pancreatitis, liver disease. And higher doses can lead to coma and death.This has even happened at colleges to young people. Sad.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: rubbing alcohol overdose?

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Rubbing alcohol: Sx's of  isopropanol O/D:  abdominal pain, corneal damage, coma, dizziness, headache, low body temp, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, nausea, vomiting,
tachycardia, uncoordinated movements,
unconsciousness &amp; problems with urination. REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002660.htm

Question 10

my sister committed suicide from a drug/alcohol overdose. i know it depends on the drug(s) & amount of alcohol. would this been a painful death?

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For obvious reasons: We don't wish to opine on means of suicide in a public forum. This question would best be asked of the coroner who consulted, or your own personal physician. Every suicide is painful, if not for the victim, then to varying degrees by the survivors. Best wishes.

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