Alcohol Poisoning in Teenagers
Published by Ethanol is the purest from of alcohol. It is very strong and very dangerous. A small amount of ethanol can kill.
After a person has a drink, the ethanol in the drink is directly absorbed into their bloodstream.
Ethanol slows down a person’s central nervous system, making them think, act and talk more slowly. It is this effect that causes alcohol to be classified as a depressant.
Six teenagers from a school in Aldridge, England were recently rushed to hospital after swallowing ethanol. The six were copying a scene from the television show, ‘Waterloo Road’, where a student is rushed to hospital by a teacher after the student drinks ethanol.
They were rushed to Walsall Manor Hospital, where they were treated quickly. They have managed to escape serious harm.
Light drinking affects a person’s speech, balance, coordination and vision, even when they don’t feel drunk. Heavier drinking affects motor skills, judgment and the ability to estimate distances.
A beer usually contains between 4 and 6 percent ethanol. Wine contains 12 percent ethanol, on average.
Ethanol damages the white matter in a person’s brain. The damage can be seen using MRI. The vomiting or respiratory depression associated with drinking is a sign of alcohol poisoning. Repeated consumption of ethanol can result in stomach ulcers, as well as damage to the liver.
Signs of alcohol poisoning. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Half of all alcohol-related injuries and deaths are caused by social drinkers, i.e., people who normally drink wisely but happen to overdo it on a particular occasion.
The younger a person starts drinking is the more likely they are to develop alcohol-related problems later on in their life.
This holiday season, if you drink, try to do so in moderation. If you drink, don’t drive.
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On December 25, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Unfortunately under-age drinking is a real problem. Young people are not aware abuse of alcohol can kill you. Good article. Thanks for sharing.
On December 25, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Ugandans die yearly from ethanol related consumptions! Local distillers mix their beverages with ethanol and cause death and other disabilities
On December 25, 2012 at 3:56 pm
nice artilce
On December 25, 2012 at 5:11 pm
good info for parents to warn their kids about.
On December 25, 2012 at 5:45 pm
You’re welcome Adrn.
On December 25, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Thanks for sharing that Gaby.
On December 25, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Thanks Hamayal.
On December 25, 2012 at 5:47 pm
@Pattiann
Knowledge is power.
On December 25, 2012 at 6:40 pm
very good article, and provide benefits to us all
On December 25, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Under age drinking is a serious problem. Many teens think that there’s nothing wrong with it and continue with their drinking binges. Sad but reality.
On December 25, 2012 at 8:57 pm
Ethanol? Some of my friends actually drank rubbing alcohol when they couldn’t find liquor store in the area..That’s how stupid young people are sometimes nowadays..thanks for the info my friend
On December 25, 2012 at 9:16 pm
Ethanol? Some of my friends actually drank rubbing alcohol when they couldn\’t find liquor store in the area..That\’s how stupid young people are sometimes nowadays..thanks for the info my friend
On December 26, 2012 at 5:31 am
Very good work succes
On December 26, 2012 at 8:57 am
Thanks Septana
On December 26, 2012 at 8:59 am
@Tiki
Those binges are harmful nd adults are sometimes selling alcohol to underage kids.
On December 26, 2012 at 9:00 am
@Nz
Kids sometimes do silly things.
On December 27, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Excellent article. I knew someone who was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning. Kids are often unaware of the harm they are doing to themselves.
On December 28, 2012 at 7:16 am
good info
On December 30, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Thank for share. I thought for sure I left a comment on this article