What is alcohol poisoning?

Alcohol poisoning is when a person drinks a toxic amount of alcohol usually over a short period of time.

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include:

• Confusion
• Severely slurred speech
• Loss of co-ordination
• Irregular or slow breathing.

If you think you or someone else is experiencing alcohol poisoning 

For more information on alcohol poisoning please see the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-poisoning/