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What Is Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning is a term you probably recognize, but you may not know exactly what it means. It should not be confused with alcohol intoxication or the state of drunkenness that results from drinking too much alcohol.
Alcohol poisoning is, in fact, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the level of alcohol in an individual's blood exceeds a certain level and starts to cause damage to one's organs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol poisoning deaths account for about 2,200 deaths each year in the US.
Drug Tolerance Definition
Drug tolerance definition is sometimes misunderstood, as the nature and development of the phenomena are quite complicated. Drug tolerance occurs due to prolonged consumption of medication: sedatives, stimulants, or painkillers.
After continuous intake of a prescription or recreational drug at a certain dose, a person's reaction to it dulls.
People who experience drug tolerance tend to misuse it and develop dependence which is followed by drug addiction.
Developing drug tolerance takes you a step closer to addiction and needing a drug use rebab program such the one we provide here in Thailand - regardless if the drug in question is a prescribed medication, or one bought on the streets.
What Is Alcohol Intolerance?
Alcohol intolerance is a real and often underdiagnosed condition. It’s not the same as an alcohol allergy, but it can be just as serious. If you have alcohol intolerance, drinking even a small amount of alcohol can cause uncomfortable symptoms like flushing, headache, and nausea.
Unfortunately, many people with alcohol intolerance don’t know they have it until they have a reaction. And, since reactions can vary from person to person, it can be hard to diagnose.
Alcohol intolerance can be particularly problematic if you have developed a dependence on, or have be diagnosed with an addiction to alcohol, as repeated exposure to alcohol can make the symptoms more dangerous.