Needless to say, people sometimes tend to overindulge at parties, particularly when alcohol is frequently brought into the picture. After people start to take a few shots or down several bottles, they will start to feel dizzy, hyperactive, aggressive, and (eventually nauseous). However, have you ever wondered if there are other ways people can get drunk? In other words, did you ever consider that people use other tools to administer alcohol into their systems? As crazy and outlandish as this may sound, bottles, shot glasses, and bongs are not the only ways people self-administer their intoxicating beverages. In fact, some of their tools of choice are downright frightening. Let’s take a closer look at some terrifying methods people use to get drunk fast.
Alcohol Absorption in the Body
According to a study conducted by Brown University, 20% of alcoholic content is absorbed into the stomach, while the additional 80% is sent into the small intestine. Meanwhile, our liver serves as a failsafe mechanism by filtering out the boatload of toxins that accompany a Mojito or a Bloody Mary. As a result, people will feel tired and eventually vomit as the body enacts its security measures.
Commonly, alcohol remains in the bloodstream until the liver destroys all traces of it.
Different Ways to Get Drunk
In a very dangerous practice, some people have figured out how to consume alcohol by completely bypassing the bloodstream. As a result, these individuals will get drunk much faster and (in the worst-case scenario) die from intoxication. Here are some terrifying methods people use:
- Alcohol enema: Specifically known as “butt chugging,” this process takes place when a person ingests alcohol through their rectum, a place filled with clusters of blood vessels.
- Gummy bears: Here is a practice that is not only dangerous for adults but also highly dangerous for little ones. In this case, adults will soak the innocent, child-friendly gummies in alcoholic drinks.
- Injecting: One of the most dangerous trends listed here, this takes place when people inject alcohol directly into their veins, which can result in a fatal BAC (blood-alcohol content) of 60/5,000 before the alcohol is synthesized into water.
- Snorting: Cocaine is not the only drug people snort through their nostrils. In certain cases, people will squirt alcohol up their noses.
- Vodka eyeballing: In this case, a person will draw alcohol into an eyedropper and drop the substance into their eyeballs.
- Vodka tampons: To complete this task, a woman will soak a tampon in vodka (or another alcoholic drinks) and insert it exactly where you’d think.
Treatment for Alcoholism, Alcohol Abuse, or Dependency
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