would it take to kill someone? Say average weight of 170 pounds or so.
P.S. I'm not trying to kill anybody, just curious.
2006-08-03 09:37:38 · 5 answers · asked by JoeIQ 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
depends on the person, but I have heard of people going into a coma and dying after three or so liters of 80 proof whiskey.
2006-08-03 09:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by g-man 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How Much Alcohol is Lethal?
The lethal dose of alcohol is clinically defined as the amount that would kill half the population, which is about four to five times the legal limit for adults in most states. However, there are cases in which death occurred from alcohol poisoning at much lower levels and other cases of death at much higher levels (indicating high alcohol tolerance or alcoholism).
The body oxidizes about one ounce of alcohol (approximately one drink) per hour. Depending upon how much you drink, how quickly you drink, and what else is in your stomach, it may take from about 30-90 minutes after you stop drinking before reaching your highest level of intoxication. This occurs whether you are conscious or not. So, someone who is “passed out” (i.e. semi-conscious or unconscious) should be constantly evaluated.
2006-08-03 16:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by jeff s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all about blood alcohol level, and time is also a factor; for the average person one drink per hour will not make them drunk, no matter how many hours pass.
2006-08-03 16:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by dr schmitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot
2006-08-03 16:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by texasgirl5454312 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.75 L should do it
2006-08-03 16:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by u12fme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋