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:
Inability to remain standing up straight
Difficulty walking
Unusual embarrassing behavior
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
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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