TO

OF A

DRUNK PERSON

TAKE CARE

KNOW HOW

RECOGNIZE SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD ONE TOO MANY

Signs that a person has drunk too much include:

Slurred speech

Inability to remain standing up straight

Difficulty walking

Unusual embarrassing behavior

Bloodshot eyes

Violent or aggressive reactions

THE AMOUNT OF CARE YOUR DRUNK FRIEND WILL NEED

DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH HE OR SHE HAD TO DRINK.

Each individual's situation will need to be evaluated according to circumstances but the main point is

to be prepared to care for them until they're out of danger.

STEP IN TO DISCOURAGE FURTHER DRINKING

Get them away from the alcohol

Try distracting the intoxicated person from having any more alcohol

Take them to the front yard for a breath of fresh air

Suggest that it's time to call it a night and phone a taxi

DO YOUR BEST TO HELP THE INTOXICATED PERSON TO AVOID PHYSICAL INJURY,

ESPECIALLY BY FALLING

If a person is lying down when they begin to

heave or vomit, place them in the recovery

position with the higher knee bent.

DO NOT LEAVE SOMEONE WHO IS VERY DRUNK TO

FALL ASLEEP ALONE

Stay in the room with him or be sure someone else will keep an

eye out for him.

CHECK REGULARLY TO ENSURE THE INTOXICATED

PERSON RESPONDS TO BEING STIRRED

Watch chest breathing movements

Say their name loudly, ask them firmly to open their eyes, prod them, and look for a response.

LOOK FOR SIGNS OF ALCOHOL POISONING

Signs that a person has alcohol poisoning includes:

Cannot beawakened

8 breaths per minute or less

Blue lips and fingertips

Rapid pulse

Vomiting while asleep

Cold clammy hands / feet

IF YOU SPOT THESE SIGNS, CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES

IMMEDIATELY

You will not get into trouble for calling for help. Authorities prefer to keep people alive

than to scold for irresponsible behavior.

STAY WITH THE INTOXICATED PERSON UNTIL HELP ARRIVES

Keep them warm and continue to monitor their breathing

Don't panic. Stay calm.

Don't give them stimulating drinks such ast tea or coffee.

SOURCES

http://www.mtv.com/news/2059516/taking-care-drunk-friend/https://buckinghoarse.word-

press.com/2011/03/18/how-to-take-care-of-a-drunk-person/https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/ef-

fects-on-your-safety/helping-a-friend-who-has-drunk-too-muchhttp://www.drinkopoly.com/en/news-16/how-to-take-care-of-a-drunk-person-42/

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