Alcohol Misuse

Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning

• Person is unconscious or semiconscious and won't wake up
• Skin is cold, clammy, pale or bluish color
• Respirations are slow and/or irregular - less than 8 per minute
• Person throws up while "sleeping" or while passed out and does not awaken after throwing up

If a person is Suffering from Acute Alcohol Intoxication or Alcohol Poisoning

1. If they are having difficulty breathing, are injured, or show any of the symptoms of alcohol poisoning listed above, GET HELP! Call 911, THEN call College Police (540) 365-4444.
2. DO NOT leave the person alone. Turn them over onto their side to prevent choking should they throw up.
3. If they have a fever and/or chills, call College Police at (540) 365-4444.
4. If they are exhibiting threatening behavior, acting paranoid, or become violent, contact College Police at (540) 365-4444.

DO NOT

• Allow an intoxicated person to drive a car, boat, bicycle or any vehicle.
• Leave an intoxicated person alone if unconscious or semiconscious.
• Put an intoxicated person in a cold shower.
• Give an intoxicated person food, liquid, or medication to sober them up.
• Allow an intoxicated person to exercise.
• Laugh, make fun, or provoke an intoxicated person.