Risk Factors of Alcohol Overdose
The following are the most typical risk factors that can increase your risk of consuming too much alcohol – age, gender, body size, tolerance for binge drinking, drug usage, and other medical issues
Age
An alcohol overdose is more likely to occur in young adults who drink heavily.
Gender
Males are more prone than women to consume large amounts of alcohol, which increases the risk of an alcohol overdose.
Body mass
The rate at which alcohol is absorbed by your body depends on your height and weight. Alcohol may take effect more quickly on a tiny person than it does on a larger person. In fact, after consuming the same amount of alcohol that a larger-bodied person can safely ingest, the smaller-bodied person may suffer from an alcohol overdose.
Tolerance
You run a higher risk of an alcohol overdose if you have a strong tolerance to alcohol or if you drink heavily (for instance, by participating in drinking games).
Binge drinking
Alcohol overdose is also a possibility for those who binge drink, or consume more than five drinks in one hour.
Other health issues
You may be more likely to experience an alcohol overdose if you already have another medical condition, such as diabetes [2].
Drug use
The effects of alcohol may not be felt if you combine it with other medications. However, your risk of consuming too much alcohol may rise as a result of this.