I understand that it is possible to die if the individual consuming the beer has a severe reaction to the beer but is it possible to die solely from the over consumption of beer?
2007-05-16 15:28:25 · 20 answers · asked by opiee911 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Yes... alcohol poisoning
2007-05-16 15:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by mommymanic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible although....it also depends on the person. It depends on how much that one person drinks or if it is her/his first time drinking otherwise the chances are slim. Usually if it is the first time drinking and a person drinks till' drunk they usally do not die from it. Now, there is are some daring kinds that bet they can drink more than the other and there are times that things to go wrong. I do not feel like you will die drinking beer unless you consume more than you should everyday.
I've been drinking beer since I was 18 and I did get alcohol poisoning but, that was from drinking Vodka and Sprite when I was 19, made it through although I was drunk for 2 weeks for not seeking professional help.......I'm 25 now, still drink beer and doing great!
2007-05-18 23:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by COutlaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
What Happens to Your Body When You Get Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prevents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions.
It is common for someone who drank excessive alcohol to vomit since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach. There is then the danger of choking on vomit, which could cause death by asphyxiation in a person who is not conscious because of intoxication.
You should also know that a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it off.
Critical Signs for Alcohol Poisoning
Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused.
Vomiting.
Seizures.
Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute).
Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths).
Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness.
Be aware that a person who has passed out may die.
What Can Happen to Someone With Alcohol Poisoning That Goes Untreated?
Victim chokes on his or her own vomit.
Breathing slows, becomes irregular, or stops.
Heart beats irregularly or stops.
Hypothermia (low body temperature).
Hypoglycemia (too little blood sugar) leads to seizures.
Untreated severe dehydration from vomiting can cause seizures, permanent brain damage, or death.
Even if the victim lives, an alcohol overdose can lead to irreversible brain damage. Rapid binge drinking (which often happens on a bet or a dare) is especially dangerous because the victim can ingest a fatal dose before becoming unconscious.
2007-05-16 22:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As happened recently in California, it is even possible to die from drinking too much water. Yes, you can die from drinking too much beer.
2007-05-17 02:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by Phineas J. Whoopee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AHAHAHA! Yeah of course you can die if you drink too many beers. Its called alcohol poisoning buddy. Watch a beer commercial most say "Drink responsibly"
2007-05-17 01:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO I drink beer from the time I wake up till I go to sleep, 16hr later and about 32 beer's. I feel great, Drink your drink.
2007-05-16 23:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by TE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only from alcohol poisoning. There are no other compounds in beer (especially filtered american beer which doesn't have much than water and alcohol left in it) that will harm you. However, seriously, there are compounds in hops that will contribute to your inability to perform sexually, if you have them in huge amounts. I'm not kidding.
2007-05-16 22:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by bayareastudentmover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get alcohol poisining from anything with alcohol. You can die from drinking beer. It just might take a lot.
2007-05-16 22:52:40 · answer #8 · answered by awdert666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If to much is drank in a short amount of time you can send your system into an alcoholic shock and die
2007-05-17 00:04:45 · answer #9 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard of someone dieing from drinking too much water. So yes, you can die from drinking too much beer.
Wish you the best!
2007-05-17 00:06:44 · answer #10 · answered by allaturca63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you down alot then yes you could get alcohol poisioning. if its not really so severe as in dying but you're passed out or have seizures, they are going to put a tube down your throat to clean out the alcohol. so think twice before drinking so much!
2007-05-16 22:40:25 · answer #11 · answered by bbyxdoll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋