Alcohol and Drugs, When Intoxicated Person May Need Immediate Care
Alcohol and Drugs, When Intoxicated Person May Need Immediate Care
If you are with a person who is drunk or high, it’s a good idea to seek medical help right away if:
- The person may have an injury.
- The person is hard to wake up or cannot stay awake.
- The person has vomited more than once and is not acting normal.
- You’re not comfortable taking care of the person, or you’re not in an environment that is safe enough for you to take care of the person.
Credits
Current as ofJune 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Current as of: June 26, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine