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Alcohol Poisoning and Drug Overdosing
- The person is unconscious or semi-conscious and cannot be awakened.
- The person's skin is cold or clammy and has pale or bluish color.
- Slow breathing - less than eight breaths per minute or lapses between breaths of more than eight seconds.
- Vomiting while "sleeping" or passed out, and not waking up after vomiting.
- Is hiccupping uncontrollably—this means that vomit is lodged in his/her throat.
If a person has ANY of these symptoms, they need help!
- Call Police Services
at 802.656.3473 from your cell phone or 9-1-1 from a campus phone From Downtown dial 9-1-1
- Do not leave the person alone! Turn the person on her/his side to prevent choking in case of vomiting.
- Get help.
- Regardless of the person's
state of consciousness (if they're passed out, awake or somewhere in
between), alcohol may continue to enter the bloodstream and circulate
throughout the body. The person's life may still be in danger.
GOT YOUR BACK
The Got Your Back program was instituted so that if someone around you is having an alcohol or drug related problem and needs emergency medical attention, you can get it without risking legal trouble.
Coffee, cold showers and inducing vomit may seem like a good idea to help a drunk friend sober up faster, but they will not lower your friend's BAC. Only time can.
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Concerned about a student or event? Submit a C.A.R.E. form3 (Concerning And/or Risky Event) |
Concerned about Sexual Violence, Relationship Violence and/or Stalking? Submit an anonymous Gender Violence Report Form4. |
Concerned about a crime? Report a crime online |
Resources for Long Term Help
Concerned about a friend's drinking or drug use? Use this anonymous form to help additional support find your friend.
Alcohol and Other Drugs Counseling at Redstone
UVM Counselors offer a variety of services to support the challenges that university students face regarding alcohol and other drug use, including:Individual counseling for students wanting to learn more about their own use of alcohol and other drugs or who are worried about a friend or family member's use.
- Consultations for students who are working with the Center for Student Ethics and Standards (CSES) due to violating UVM's alcohol and other drug policies.
- Referrals to community providers for students with current alcohol and other drug legal charges.
- Assistance in referring to medical, psychiatric and / or outside treatment facilities, as well as to recovery and support groups.
- Education and prevention efforts through out Outreach Program.
- Group Counseling
Alcoholics Anonymous®
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life whom meet together to attain and maintain sobriety.
The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County:
The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County provides a safe, supportive, and
substance-free environment for those interested in recovery and their families.
Phone: (802) 861-3150
ACT 1/Detox
Located at
Act 1 is a community-based alcohol and drug crisis stabilization and social
detoxification program. The program provides 24-hour supervised shelter for
clients who are intoxicated and incapacitated by drugs and/or alcohol and who
have come to the attention of law enforcement or who are self-referred.
Phone: (802) 488-6425
Adult Intensive Substance Abuse Outpatient Program
Clinicians provide quality intensive substance abuse counseling to
Phone: (802) 488-6100
Adult Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling Program
Clinicians provide quality substance abuse counseling to Chittenden County
residents ages 18 years and older. Clients can expect active participation in
defining goals for treatment and strict confidentiality. Services are provided
weekdays by appointment, Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Phone: (802) 488-6100
Last modified March 26 2009 04:11 PM