So, you think you can hold your booze, eh?

[bernse]

From Yahoo

RIGA, Latvia (Reuters) - Latvian police said a drunk picked up with around twice the blood-alcohol level considered deadly had probably set a world record but would wake with a hangover to match.

The unidentified middle-aged man was unconscious but stable after a blood test showed 7.22 parts per million of alcohol, police spokeswoman Ieva Zvidre said.

An average person would vomit at around 1.2, lose consciousness at 3.0 and stop breathing at a level of about 4.0 parts per million, Zvidre said, adding: “This is one for the Guinness Book of Records.”

The hospital’s emergency ward head Martins Sics told reporters there was no record of anybody having survived such a dose, even in neighboring Russia which takes pride in its vodka-guzzling traditions.

“He won’t remember a thing when he comes to,” Sics said

[sultana_of_slash]

I saw that, and was impressed. But is that really the world record?

American Indians in the Southwestern United States regularly come into emergency rooms, living, with values in the 6 to 7 range. Can’t believe one of them hasn’t topped 7.22 before. I think the people who treat it just aren’t publishing it.

FWIW, my old boss (now retired) said he had once autopsied a man who came back at 103 ppm (1.03 mg % for the rest of us). Now that’s drunk.

[Horseflesh]

I just hope there’s nobody out there foolish enough to attempt to set another record. That’s just idiotic.

[RyanV]

I CAN DO IT!!

[Chavardz]

RyanV A duel sir, shots at ten passes. You can pick the poison. I shall be waiting at midnight.

[Burrido]

Ive always been amazed at people who can drink alot. Its like seeing some weird animal on the National Geographic. I drink 2 beers and Im waaayy drunk.

[Guinastasia]

I have one glass of wine and I’m falling asleep. Unless I’m eating a huge meal, booze makes me incredibly sleepy. It also makes my skin feel flushed.

[Syntropy]

The night before our wedding, my husband drank 32 white russians. Why, you ask? Because his best man bought them for him. This is his story, and he’s sticking to it. He looked like he was having his own earthquake when he got to our room.

[Chavardz]

Maureen, your husband sounds like a stout fellow, a fine lad. Don’t you be discouraging him.

[Macrophage]

I can hold my own, but I’m still impressed at what some people can do.

I’ll challenge the victor

[Macrophage]

From the duel I mean.

[Chavardz]

No need. You lose.

[Larry_Mudd]

Well, I’m waaay over my limit right now. Had a coupla glass of wine, and then rented a weepy movie with my roomie and had a coupla beers during that. I’m guessing my blood alcohol level is around .05 – I feel a little too warm, a little too inclined to making conversation, and a little embarrassed by what comes out of my mouth when I do.

Yeah, I’m a lightweight.

[Chavardz]

Don’t fret LarryMudd proper training techniques can help you become a swinging champ in no time at all. If you supply the training material, I’ll be happy to talk you through it.