Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Alcohol Intoxication Treatment
Call 911 now if the person has these symptoms:
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.
WebMD Medical Reference
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."