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If You Suspect Alcohol Poisoning

• Wake the person up. Call his or her name; shake; pinch skin. If the person doesn’t respond, get help! 
• Turn and keep the person on his or her side to prevent choking on vomit. 
• Check the person’s skin. IF SKIN IS PALE, BLUISH, COLD, OR CLAMMY, GET HELP IMMEDIATELY. 
• Check the person’s breathing. If it is irregular or too slow (less than 8 breaths per minute or more than 10 seconds between breaths), get help! 
• If you discover any one of the above symptoms, stay with the person and call 911. It is important to get help immediately. If in doubt, call Lindley Health 24/7 at 540-458-8401. 

Caring for Someone Who is Intoxicated

• Stay with the person. They may be drunker than they appear and can become unconscious or fall out of bed.
• Lie the person on their side to reduce risk of choking on vomit.
• Give the person water to drink if they are awake and not vomiting.
• Only time will sober them up. Do not give them coffee, ibuprofen, aspirin or put them in a cold shower.
• Lindley Health offers confidential care 24/7. If in doubt call 540-458-8401.

Remember: Alcohol Overdose can be fatal.