Find Out How Much the Teen Has Had to Drink
Young people can appear very drunk after consuming relatively small amounts of alcohol because they have a very low tolerance for this drug. However, if the teen has drunk more alcohol than their body can handle, they may be at risk of alcohol poisoning.
If they can speak, try to find out how much they’ve had to drink in a way that will encourage them to be honest about the amount. Just be aware that most people underestimate how much alcohol they have consumed, especially in home-poured drinks.
The teen’s companions or the establishment where they were drinking may also provide an idea of how much they’ve consumed. We can also use a blood alcohol concentration estimate to evaluate the teen’s level of intoxication based on their body weight.
