WHAT’S THE EMERGENCY?RECOGNIZE ALCOHOL POISONING OR A DRUG OVERDOSE

Call 911 immediately if the person doesn’t respond to voice or touch

DRUG OVERDOSEReally high or low body temperature

Unusually fast or slow pulse rate

Sleepiness, confusion and coma (when someone won’t wake up)

Skin can be cool and sweaty or hot and dry

Chest pain

Unusual breathing that can be fast, slow, deep or shallow

Very small pupils

Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are possible

ALCOHOL POISONINGConfusion

Vomiting

Low body temperature

Inability to stay awake

Cold or clammy skin

Loss of coordination

Irregular pulse

Slow breathing

Seizure or choking

Loss of bowel or bladder control

Blue skin around lips or under fingernails

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What do I do?

Call 911

Stay with the person until help arrives.

Keep the person awake and sitting if possible.

If awake, keep updating the person of what’s happening, especially before touching the person.If the person won’t wake up and is lying down, carefully roll the person onto their side with arms over their head so they don’t choke on vomit.

For alcohol poisoning, get a blanket or coat because the person will likely be cold.

Do not provide coffee, food, medication or make the person throw up.

Don’t leave! Delaware’s Good Samaritan laws generally protect you from being arrested or sued.

Is it a drug overdose?Find out what the person took, the amount taken and when.

Find all medication or chemical containers. Give them to the paramedics or doctors.