2. If someone is confused about where they are or what’s
going on, it may be a sign they’ve had too much to
drink
What YOU can do: Always stay with the person. It is
never a good idea to leave someone alone who may be
in danger of alcohol poisoning
3. If someone who has been drinking continues to dip in
and out of consciousness and is unable to
communicate effectively, you need to get help
What YOU can do: Continually revive the person if
they are passing out. Make sure they are staying awake
until help arrives.
4. If you notice someone starting to look unusually pale
or see their skin turning a shade of blue, it is a pretty
good bet they are at high risk of alcohol poisoning.
What YOU can do: Continually monitor the person’s
breathing levels. If you know CPR, be ready to use it.
5. If someone is vomiting uncontrollably, you need to call
9-1-1 immediately. This is an extremely dangerous
situation as the person may suffocate from inhaling
their own vomit.
What YOU can do: Make sure you turn the person on
their side. This will prevent them from choking in the
event of excessive vomiting.
6.
7. Do NOT give the person food or liquid
to “sober up” – This will only give them
more substance to throw back up and
increase the risk of choking on vomit.
8. Do NOT give the person a cold shower
in the attempt to help them “wake up”
– the shock of cold water could cause
unconsciousness
9. Do NOT exercise the person in ANY
way to help them “walk it off” – this
can increase the danger of the
developing an irregular heartbeat
