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MIT - Conversations with MIT HealthRecognizing Alcohol Emergencies

7 min . Jan 18, 2017 . Health & Medicine    Mental Health    Public Health

Alcohol overdose can be a very serious and emergent situation. If left untreated, an alcohol overdose or what is referred to as alcohol poisoning can cause a person to choke or suffocate on their own vomit, or worse they are at risk for death.

Listen in as Shawn Ferullo and Don Camelio explain the importance of recognizing the warning signs of alcohol poisoning and when to call for help.