know how to take care of a drunk person

KNOW HOW
TO

TAKE CARE
OF A

DRUNK PERSON


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


Try distracting the intoxicated person from having
any more alcohol
Get them away from the 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


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

Watch chest breathing movements


LOOK FOR SIGNS OF ALCOHOL
POISONING


Signs that a person has alcohol
poisoning includes:


Cannot be
awakened


8 breaths per minute
or less


Blue lips and
fingertips