Why does binge drinking so frequently lead to alcohol poisoning?  Binge drinking is defined as having 4 or more drinks at one sitting for females and consuming 5 or more drinks at one drinking episode for males.

In truth, binge drinking and alcohol poisoning make a lot of sense from a logical point of view.  To be more specific, when a person drinks more alcohol than his or her body can process, he or she frequently experiences symptoms of alcohol poisoning such as nausea, seizers, irregular breathing, confusion, and vomiting.

By definition, binge drinking means that the drinker has had at least four or more drinks at one sitting.  Due to the fact that the binge drinker has ingested a relatively large amount of alcohol, it is probable that he or she may have consumed more alcohol than his or her liver can metabolize.  Unfortunately, when this happens the individual experiences an alcohol overdose and needs immediate medical attention.

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