Adam Baxter, 19, Alcohol Poisoning

“There are laws in this state that regulate the providing of alcohol to minors. There are laws in this state that regulate the providing a place for minors to consume alcohol. Those are the types of issues that the DA's office will have to look at”

A promising soccer athlete from the University of Maine has died from what police say appears to be alcohol poisoning. via I Speak of Dreams

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[mollie]

this is wrong he died of chocking on his own sick whilst sleeping

[HHC]

What Happens to Your Body When You Get Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prevents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions.

It is common for someone who drank excessive alcohol to vomit since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach. There is then the danger of choking on vomit, which could cause death by asphyxiation in a person who is not conscious because of intoxication.

You should also know that a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it off.

[Sky Blue Waters]

It's a tough business. But one gets plenty of exercise.

[Leonie]

Adam was my cousin and i miss him so much,,X

[HHC]

Leonie wrote:

Adam was my cousin and i miss him so much,,X

Sorry to hear this Leonie. I wish your family peace.:)