![]() ![]() An alcohol blackout happens when drinking in excess has reached a point where the part of the brain that is responsible for sensory input cannot reach the memory station of the brain. ![]() Though they are seemingly having a great time like everyone else at the gathering or pub, their overindulgence of alcohol has led them down a dangerous road. Those that are enjoying their time right along with them, may not even notice that the fun has been taken too far, until it is too late. Some people, in fact, can function quite well when they have reached the point where their memory fails them from an overindulgence of alcohol. Blacking out from alcohol can be not only embarrassing but very dangerous as well. Due to having alcoholism and addiction buried in their DNA, this can be a difficult cycle to overcome. Those with an alcoholic mindset find themselves falling into this hole most often. Having one or two alcoholic cocktails with some friends on a full stomach over a few hours at the holiday party seems harmless. This will inevitably take a toll on the body in a permanent, and typically an irreversible way, and that’s when it kills.Įveryone has a different tolerance for how much alcohol they can consume before intoxication goes to the next level and results in an alcohol blackout. Kidneys, liver, the heart, the brain and more, at some point, will start to succumb to the powers that be. This takeover interrupts the bodily functions that process alcohol. It enjoys shutting organs down that try to play the game and fight off negative effects that the alcohol we’ve consumed is having on our bodies. For starters, I know this will be a shock for some folks, but alcohol kills. Despite that being a bit graphic, the physical aspect, what’s going on upstairs in the brain is usually pretty detrimental to our wellbeing. Some have even found themselves coming back to reality, already caught up in a violent situation where they could not fend for themselves. Many times there are bumps and bruises with no reasonable explanation.Įven worse, people are more susceptible to getting into a vehicle with someone equally as intoxicated or even sexually assaulted. Sometimes there are stains on their clothing, from food or other substances consumed the night before. Items might be missing from their purses or pockets. Many of these people who have experienced an alcohol blackout report that they have found themselves waking up in a random place that is not their bed, or even at someone else’s home. Often, people who have been binge drinking alcohol or had gone out for a night on the town with friends ended up getting blindsided by these alcohol blackouts. This is when it becomes a problem, and blackouts are usually one of the first signs of an addiction. So, unsurprisingly, the taste and effects of alcohol spark something inside of us, and we choose to drink more than your average fellow. Addicts and alcoholics generally love to do everything in excess. Those of us that will drink alcohol as much as we need to have fun and give us that feeling of being whole and not lost in this ever-changing world we were cast into. Now we’re talking about someone that will do anything to fill a void. With that extra factor in the mix, now it seems you have yourself a different solution to end that equation. ![]() But now, let’s throw in those of us who are prone to the alcoholic mindset. It seems so simple and part of having a social life when you put it like that. Or, maybe when the time for a celebration with a few bottles of champagne calls after getting that big promotion. Drink a little bit here and there to unload the stress or anxiety caused by life’s little battles. ![]() It’s that humbling liquid courage we crave so severely that convinces us that it will make all of our problems (seemingly) disappear for however temporarily that is.īut it’s fun for many people to dabble a little bit, every now and then, with such an elixir… right? I mean, I’m sure that’s the idea anyway. We’re speaking, of course, in regards to hooch, the sauce, liquid bread, the devil’s juice, most commonly known as booze or alcohol. The rendezvous point is a little pub down the street, and you think, “why not.” It can be fun now and then to fiddle with a little bit of grandpa’s cough syrup. The night is young, and everyone is dressed to be noticed. The work is done, checks are cashed, and it’s finally time to go out and enjoy the evening with a few friends. Blackouts From Alcohol are Risky Businessīlacking out from alcohol happens when irresponsibility or biology takes hold due to the overconsumption of alcohol. ![]()
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