Alcohol Abuse

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Treatment

Intoxication

In general, intoxication does not require treatment. After alcohol enters the body, the liver detoxifies the blood, the body excretes the alcohol, and the person sobers up.




In rare instances, excessive alcohol consumption can cause potentially fatal complications that require emergency medical treatment. Alcohol poisoning, or acute intoxication, can cause liver and/or respiratory failure, which may result in heart failure For example, in drinking rituals...Read the full article