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.
Current as of: October 24, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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