Alcohol Intoxication

Call 911 Now 
if the person has these symptoms of alcohol poisoning:

• Mental confusion or unconsciousness
• Repeated vomiting
• Seizures
• Slow or irregular breathing
• Low body temperature
• Pale, clammy, or bluish skin

1. Stop Further Drinking

• Leave the place where the alcohol is, or put the alcohol away.
• Coffee, cold showers, and other traditional remedies don't work.

2. Keep the Person Safe

• Never allow someone to drive when they are drunk.
• Keep the person away from machinery, bicycles, skateboards, swimming pools, and other hazards.
• Watch for signs of alcohol poisoning.

SOURCES:

College Drinking Prevention, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: "Facts about alcohol poisoning.”

Centers for Disease and Prevention: "Alcohol and Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions.”

UC Davis Health Center: “Alcohol Poisoning: How to Help a Drunk Friend."