Can too much alcohol make you really sick (not just hung over)?

So I had a whole lot to drink the other nite...and I mean a LOT- and the next day I was crazy hung over... but even the next day I felt really sick...like really bad mood, sad, couldn't sleep... never really happened to me before... but then again, I had never drank that much before- I don't think I'll ever be drinking that much again. This ever happen to anyone else? I slept a whole lot today and now I feel just fine and am at work (I work 3rd shift at a computer company) what happened?

So I had a whole lot to drink the other nite...and I mean a LOT- and the next day I was crazy hung over... but even the next day I felt really sick...like really bad mood, sad, couldn't sleep... never really happened to me before... but then again, I had never drank that much before- I don't think I'll ever be drinking that much again. This ever happen to anyone else? I slept a whole lot today and now I feel just fine and am at work (I work 3rd shift at a computer company) what happened?

Scoob64

Depending on how sensetive your body is, hangovers can last longer than a day sometimes.Are you sure you didn't get alcohol poisoning?

actually, you can die from drinking too much, google that.... seriously...... its called alcohol poisoning, some people have to go to the hospital to have their stomach pumped they get so sick, and yes, you can die from it

Oh ya, you get a hangover the next day, then still sick the day after. Its because it dehydrates you, overworks your body's organs, and is just not good for you when consumed so much

yeah, i knew about alcohol poisoning

but I meant just like regular sick... not that deadly... but I think yall are right and I just had a really long hangover, dehydrated session...

[QUOTE="Scoob64"]

So I had a whole lot to drink the other nite...and I mean a LOT- and the next day I was crazy hung over... but even the next day I felt really sick...like really bad mood, sad, couldn't sleep... never really happened to me before... but then again, I had never drank that much before- I don't think I'll ever be drinking that much again. This ever happen to anyone else? I slept a whole lot today and now I feel just fine and am at work (I work 3rd shift at a computer company) what happened?

-Misanthropic-

Depending on how sensetive your body is, hangovers can last longer than a day sometimes.Are you sure you didn't get alcohol poisoning?

Yes it can cut off oxygen to your brain which in turn does, what?! Also, Alcohol Poisoning!

Too much water can kill you also it is called "Overhydration", All your cells burst inside of you and your Brain, Liver, Heart, Lungs and Intestines fill with water, which does what ?!

Uh, yeah? Alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream from the moment it hits your tongue. Of course too much can make you sick!

Yes, and TOO much can kill you.

I've always drank responsibly, so I've never had problems with hangovers.

Well, of course it can be lethal in sufficiently large doses. On the bright side, it'll probably be a long time before your body lets you imbibe so much alcohol in one sitting. ;)Elraptor

I dont want to nitpick or anything, and I feel like a hippy for saying this, but its your body's reaction that kills you.

1. First off, anytime you drink, make sure it is with friends. Any time you drink A LOT, make sure its with GOOD FRIENDs. Friends will mess with me, but sort of look after you. Good friends will freaking babysit your ass and make sure you survive the night.

2. Get in the habit of having a trash can near where you sleep. In my house, our living room and kitchen are in the same area, so if I or any of my friends are trashed I will move the trash can to about one foot to where their mouth is and say/think "Here is the trash can if you need to yack".

3. When you drink, your subconcious takes over. It is easily influnced, simply knowing a trash can or toilet is nearby is sufficient; your memory and instinct will take over.

4. Never, EVER sleep on your back when your drunk. Never let anyone sleep on their back when theyre drunk.

In conclusion, for alcohol to be immediately lethal (i.e. shutting your brain down) you need a whole crapload of alcohol. A casual drinker wont be able to drink that much and will likely stop, get sick, or passout before their BAC reaches lethal amounts to which your central nervous system shuts down. By following the above steps, you can avoid an expensive trip to the hospital and (if underage) the following police reports.

Just be careful, and while overindulgence is not a good thing, if you take the right steps it doesnt have to be any worse than a horrible headache and sick stomach the next day ;)

4. Never, EVER sleep on your back when your drunk. Never let anyone sleep on their back when theyre drunk.

P>mrbojangles25

lol my first time drinking too much involved throwing up all night, then waking up with a 102 fever and still throwing up anything i tried eating.

Too much alchohol can kill you actually.

And I don't usually get hangovers but once I got so drunk I tried to stumble home but I only made it to the McDonalds parking lot where I collapsed and spent the rest of the night leaning against a garbage can starring up at the sky wishing it would be over.

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]4. Never, EVER sleep on your back when your drunk. Never let anyone sleep on their back when theyre drunk.

P>soulfood4

ya one of my good friends went out like that.

The thing is, and I mean this as no disrespect...its just such a stupid, pitiful way to go. Thats why I look after my mates; I want them to at least die with dignity.