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If you are concerned about your own, a family member's or a friend’s alcohol or other drug use, the following information and resources
may help you identify the signs of abuse and how to get help.
Warning Signs:
- Loss of control (inability to quit or cut back).
- Increased use and increased tolerance for alcohol or other drugs.
- Drinking or use of other drug becomes primary activity.
- Failing to fulfill responsibilities: school, work and relationships.
- Increased consequences associated with drinking and or drug use: legal and/or financial
problems, health concerns, relationship problems, decreased academic performance.
- Changes in a person’s personality, mood, hygiene, routine or social connections.
- Becomes defensive or evasive when concern is expressed.
- Secretive use.
Risks:
Risks associated with the use and abuse of a variety of substances can be found by visiting our Resources section.
Danger Signs for Alcohol Poisoning:
- Mental confusion, stupor, coma or person cannot be roused.
- Vomiting
- Seizures
- Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute)
- Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
- Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish skin color, paleness.
What Should You Do if You Suspect Someone Has Alcohol Poisoning?
- Watch for the danger signs of alcohol poisoning.
- Do not wait for all symptoms to be present.
- Be aware that a person who has passed out could die.
- If there is any suspicion of an alcohol overdose, call 9-911 on-campus or 911 off-campus for help.
Do not try to determine the level of drunkenness.
- Turn the person on his or her side to prevent choking in case of vomiting.
- Stay with the person until help arrives.
Getting Help:
To determine the best campus, local, state or national resource to best assist you in finding information or
help, go to the Resources section our site.
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