Observable Indications of Use
- Slurred Speech
- Unsteady Gate
- Loud Voice
- Impaired Motor Control or Clumsiness
- Flushed Face
- Smell of Alcohol on Breath
Effects of Use
- Feelings of Intoxication
- Sensory Alteration
- Anxiety Reduction
- Possible Increased Heart Rate
Duration of Effects
- Dose Dependent, Variable
Signs of Overdose
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness
- Shallow Breathing
- Convulsions
- Shock
Fatal Overdose Possible
- Yes, due to respiratory arrest or aspiration of vomit, causing suffocation.
IMPORTANT: If you suspect a person may have overdosed on alcohol, your best course is to call 911 and seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
