Author: Victoria McCann

The phrase “paralytic drunk” gets used casually, but it describes something that can be unsettling to witness and difficult to go through. At this level of intoxication, a person may have little awareness of what’s happening around them, and alcohol will have affected their brain and body to the point where standing, speaking clearly, or staying awake has become challenging. The first step towards getting help is often simply acknowledging that something doesn’t feel quite right. If you’re worried about your own drinking, or you’ve noticed someone close to you reaching this level of intoxication regularly, specialist alcohol treatment can…