Is a person considered drunk if they vomited after drinking but remained conscious?
Feb 08, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Vomiting after drinking alcohol but remaining conscious generally does not qualify as intoxication. Significant alcohol consumption may produce symptoms of drunkenness, such as obvious unsteadiness when walking, slurred speech, clumsy movements, along with nausea and vomiting, and in severe cases, may even lead to complete unconsciousness. Therefore, vomiting after drinking while still being清醒 (conscious) usually does not indicate intoxication; it might instead be due to the irritant effect of the alcohol on the stomach environment.
Vomiting after drinking alcohol but remaining conscious generally does not count as being drunk.
Under normal circumstances, consuming large amounts of alcohol may lead to a high concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream, which circulates to the brain and causes symptoms of intoxication. These may include loss of coordination, such as obvious unsteadiness while walking, slurred speech, clumsy movements, as well as nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, individuals may even fall into a deep unconscious state. Therefore, vomiting after drinking while still remaining清醒 (conscious) usually does not indicate drunkenness; it may instead result from the irritant nature of the alcohol affecting the stomach environment.
It is recommended to minimize or avoid alcohol consumption in daily life to prevent increasing the metabolic burden on the liver and causing discomfort.
