| Avoid the negative
consequences of alcohol |
To avoid the negative consequences
of alcohol, like acting mean, vomiting
and/or having a bad hangover the next
morning, follow low risk drinking
guidelines.
* For Women:
No more than 1 drink per day
* For Men:
No more than 2 drinks per day
*
“A Drink” = 12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine,
or 1.5 oz. hard liquor |
| Know the signs/symptoms of
alcohol poisoning |
The signs/symptoms of alcohol
poisoning can be any of the
following:
- The person is unconscious or
semi-conscious and cannot be
awakened.
- The person is cold or clammy and
has pale or bluish skin.
- The person is taking less than 8
breaths per minute, or there are
lapses between breaths of more than
8 seconds.
- Vomiting while “sleeping” or
passed out, and not waking up after
vomiting.
If any or all of the above occur:
GET HELP IMMEDIATELY, CALL 9-1-1!
DO not leave the person alone.
DO turn her/him on her/his side to
prevent choking in case of vomiting.
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