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Emergency Help

If a person has any symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning or is suffering from acute alcohol intoxication please take the following steps immediately.

GET HELP! Call someone, a staff member, an R.A., Public Saftey, or 911.

Department of Public Safety: 294-4428

Do not leave the person alone. Turn victim on his/her side to prevent chokin in case of vomiting.

Always be "better safe than sorry" if you are not sure what to do. How can your friend be angry about you caring for him or her.

If you or someone with you needs help please contact someone immediately.
You will NOT get into trouble for drinking if you help someone who is intoxicated.

People Who Can Help

	Emergencies:	9-1-1
	Department of Public Safety:	294-4428
	Safety Escort/Help Van Service:	294-4444
	Student Counseling Center:	294-5056
	Student Health Center:	294-5801
	Mary Greeley Medical Center(Emergency):	239-2155
	Mary Greeley Medical Center(General):	239-2011



Helping A Friend

	1.	Realize that your friend is being affected negatively by alcohol abuse and needs to change some behavior. Be confident that your involvement is the right and caring thing to do.
	2.	Don't do it alone. Talk with someone else, preferably someone in the Counseling Center, about your options.
	3.	Talk with your friend. Make sure your friend sees what you see. Make sure your friend knows you have been affected as well.
	4.	Be prepared for any number of responses. Stay calm and don't take any negative response personally.
	5.	If your friend responds negatively, try again after the next instance of abusive behavior.
	6.	If your friend responds positively, work with your friend to develop a plan.
	7.	If your friend's drinking habits do not change, set some limits for yourself.
	8.	Get attention for your needs, your stress. This is a tough thing to go through. Get the support you need.



When Is Drinking A Problem

		Drinking to an excess, or until passing out
		Drinking at bad times: before class, before driving
		Becoming violent, yelling, fighting
		Not doing well in school (missing class, not studying) because of drinking
		Switching peer groups and finding other heavy drinkers as friends
		Having health problems, bruises and cuts, often sick
		Experiencing blackouts or memory losses
		Starting to use other drugs
		Having a family history of chemical dependency
		Experiencing changes in personality, a "Jekyl and Hyde" effect