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DECISIONS

QUALITY OF LIFE

RESPONSIBLE USAGE TIPS

ALCOHOL & FIRST AID TIPS

PENN'S POLICY

LINKS & RESOURCES

DO...

• Be calm, and firmly assist the person to a comfortable, safe place.
• Immediately get help (eg: calling 511 on campus or 573-3333 off campus) if the person's breathing is irregular or if they cannot be aroused by shaking or shouting.
• While awaiting help, lie the person on their side with knees up, to prevent choking if they vomit.
• Check breathing every 15 minutes. Do not leave them alone.

DO NOT...

• Give them any medication, drugs, or food/drink -- these only increase the risk of choking and vomiting.
• Try to counsel them about their behavior. Instead, wait until they are sober to confront them.
• Provoke a fight by arguing with or laughing at someone who is drunk.
• Permit the person to drive.
• Induce vomiting.
• Try to walk them around.
• Give cold showers. The shock may make them pass out.