Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Check if it is safe
• Method 2 of 3: Make sure he sleeps safely
• Method 3 of 3: Help him sober up
• Warnings

Knowing how to properly care for a drunk person can sometimes play a key role in life and death for that person. When we consume too much alcohol, we risk harming ourselves or others, becoming a victim of alcohol intoxication, or suffocating from our own vomiting in our sleep. In order to properly take care of a drunk person, it is necessary to identify signs of alcohol poisoning, ensure the safety of that person, and take the necessary measures to help him sober up properly.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Check if it is safe

1. 1 Ask the person how much they drank. Knowing what he drank and how much will help you decide how to best proceed. How much he drank, how quickly he drank it, how big a person he is, what is his tolerance to alcohol, and whether he ate before drinking or not - all this can affect the degree of his intoxication. He may just need to sleep it off, but you can't be sure if you don't know how much alcohol he drank.
   • Try asking something like, “How are you feeling? Do you know how much you drank? Did you eat anything today? " This can give you an idea of ​​the amount you are drinking. If he has drunk more than five drinks on an empty stomach, he may be severely drunk and may need medical attention.
   • If he speaks incoherently and does not understand you, this could be a sign of alcohol poisoning. Get him to the hospital as quickly as possible. If you also drank, do not drive. Call an ambulance or ask a reliable sober person to take you and the drunk to the hospital.

   Keep in mind: it is possible that someone poured something into his drink that could simulate the effects of severe intoxication. If you know how much he drank, chances are you can tell if he was drugged. For example, if a person drank one or two glasses of wine, but he is terribly drunk, it is likely that something was poured into his drink. If you think that a drug has been added to his drink, take the person to the hospital immediately.

   
   
2. 2 Explain what you are going to do before touching or approaching a drunk person. Depending on the degree of intoxication, he may be confused and disoriented and not fully understand what you are trying to do. He may not think rationally, and if you try to get him to do something, he may resist and harm himself and others. Always announce your intentions.
   • If he hugs the toilet and looks like he is feeling bad, say something like, “Hey, I'm here if you need anything. Let me hold your hair. "
   • Do not touch or move anyone without permission.
   • If the person has passed out, try to bring him back to reality - just call him to make sure he is awake. You can shout something like, “Hey! Are you okay?"
   • If he does not respond to anything and you think he has passed out, seek immediate medical attention.
3. 3 Check for signs of alcohol intoxication. Alcohol intoxication can be fatal if you do not help a person quickly and correctly. If the person has pale, cold, clammy skin or is breathing slowly or irregularly, call an ambulance or take them to the hospital without delay. Additional signs of alcohol poisoning include vomiting, general disorientation, and loss of consciousness.
   • If he had a seizure, his life could be in grave danger. Don't waste a second: call an ambulance or get the person to the hospital as quickly as possible.
4. 4 Take him to a safe place so that he does not injure himself or others. If you know the person, try to take him home so he sober up and doesn't hurt anyone. If you are not familiar with him and are in a public place, try to find his friends to keep him safe. If the person is too drunk to take care of themselves, they must be taken to a safe place.
   • Do not drive while you are drinking, and never let a drunk person drive. Call the "sober driver" service or use a taxi, such as Uber or Yandex.Taxi, to safely get home.
   • Go to a place where the person will feel comfortable and safe, such as your home or home, or the home of a close friend.

Method 2 of 3: Make sure he sleeps safely

1. 1 Never let a drunk person fall asleep unattended. His body will continue to absorb alcohol even after the person falls asleep or passes out, which can lead to alcohol poisoning. He can also choke on his own vomit if he falls asleep in the wrong position. Don't assume a drunk person will be safe as soon as they fall asleep.

   Advice: Take the drunk person to the hospital immediately if you see any of the following: cold sweat, pale skin, unconsciousness, uncontrolled vomiting, slow or irregular breathing.

   
   
2. 2 Make sure the person sleeps on their side with a pillow behind them. If you think that a person is not at risk of alcohol intoxication, sleep can give his body the time it takes to assimilate alcohol and remove it from the blood. However, there is a danger that in his sleep he will start vomiting, and he will suffocate, choking on the vomit. Always make sure he sleeps on his side with a pillow behind him so he won't roll onto his back.
   • A person should sleep in such a position that vomiting flows out of his mouth if he is sick during sleep.
   • The fetal position is a safe position for a drunk sleeping person.
   • Place a pillow in front of him to prevent him from rolling onto his stomach, as this can also cause him to have trouble breathing.
3. 3 Wake him up every 5-10 minutes for the first hour. Even when he stops drinking alcohol, his body will continue to absorb what he has already consumed. This means that a person's blood alcohol concentration can rise during sleep. During the first hour, wake him up every 5-10 minutes and check for signs of alcohol poisoning.
   • If after the first hour it seems to be doing well, you can check it once an hour or so.
4. 4 Make sure someone stays with him all night. If a person is very drunk, he should be under continuous supervision so that he does not face the risk of alcohol intoxication or suffocation with his own vomit. Someone has to be with him all night to check his breathing.
   • If you don't know the person, ask if you can call someone who can come and sit with them.
   • Never let one drunk person look after another drunk person. If you are drunk, ask someone sober to help you observe.
   • If you are in a restaurant or bar and do not know the drunk person, alert the staff that there is a customer on site who may need help. Don't leave the person until you are sure that someone will take care of them.

Method 3 of 3: Help him sober up

1. 1 Stop him from further alcohol consumption. If a person is already very drunk, then further alcohol consumption increases the risk of alcohol intoxication. In addition, it will further weaken his ability to think sanely and may lead to the fact that he will harm himself or other people.
   • Try to be intransigent and refuse to give him more alcohol. Say something like, “Look, I think you drank too much and I'm a little worried. I can't give you more. "
   • To avoid conflict with a belligerent drunk, try distracting them with a soft drink or playing their favorite song or movie.
   • If you can't get the person to obey you, try to find a loved one to talk him into not drinking anymore.
   • If you cannot get him to listen to you and are worried that he might turn violent or hurt himself or others, call the police.
2. 2 Give him a glass of water. The water will dilute the blood alcohol concentration and help the person sober up faster. Alcohol dehydrates the body, so giving someone water can also help them feel better the next day.
   • Ask him to drink a full glass of water before he goes to bed.
   • Give him an isotonic drink such as Gatorade to restore sodium and electrolyte levels in his body that may have dropped while drinking alcohol.
3. 3 Bring him some food. Fatty foods like cheeseburger or pizza can help dull the effects of alcohol and slow the absorption of alcohol from the stomach into the bloodstream. Eating will not decrease the amount of alcohol in the blood, but it can improve the person's well-being and reduce further absorption of alcohol into the body.
   • Don't give too much food to avoid overeating or vomiting. A cheeseburger and a few slices of French fries will suffice - do not let the person greedily eat the whole pizza and 3 hamburgers, as this will increase the likelihood of vomiting.
   • If he has no appetite, try giving him salty snacks such as peanuts or crackers.
4. 4 Don't give him coffee unless necessary. It is often said that a cup of coffee helps you sober up. However, while a cup of coffee is invigorating, it will not help reduce the amount of alcohol in your blood. In addition, caffeine dehydrates the body, which slows down its ability to digest alcohol and increases the negative effects of a hangover.
   • Black coffee can irritate the stomach and cause vomiting if the person is not used to drinking it.

   Advice: if you are worried that the person will fall asleep, one cup of coffee can be helpful. However, make sure he drinks at least one glass of water to counteract the dehydrating effects of coffee.

   
   
5. 5 Do not try to induce vomiting. This will not decrease your blood alcohol content, and the only thing it will do is a drop in fluid levels and further dehydration. If a person is dehydrated, it will take longer for their body to digest and filter alcohol from the circulatory system.
   • If the person feels sick, stay with them so they don't fall or get hurt. Vomiting is the body's natural way of getting rid of any alcohol that may still be in the stomach.
6. 6 Take a lot of time to get the person sober. Once alcohol enters the bloodstream, the only way to get it out is to give the body the time it needs to process and filter it. It takes the body one hour to metabolize one drink. There are many factors that determine how long it takes for the body to completely remove alcohol from the circulatory system, but this is the only way to completely reverse the effects of alcohol consumption.
   • Even a full night's rest is sometimes not enough to completely remove the drunk alcohol from the body. A person should not be allowed to drive a vehicle if he has not completely sobered up.

Warnings

• Never let a drunk person drive or drive a vehicle. If a drunk person insists on driving, try taking their car keys or calling the police so they don't hurt themselves or others.