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Journeyman · 05-08-2004, 05:57 PM

After hearing about a buddy of mine who drank a rum and coke (of which amounted to probably four shots of rum) after not eating anything at all for that day, and then a recounting of what happened thereafter (general loss of consciousness and bodily control after trying to stand up too fast), I realized that I have no idea when someone's going to need more emergency care than holding their head out of the toilet water while they puke.

Edit: This concern is compounded by the fact that two of my friends who were with said buddy both called their parents, who were in the medical profession, to get advice on the situation.

So my question is, what are the symptoms of alcohol poisoning, when should I turn them over on their stomach and let them sleep it off, when should I grab an RA for help, when should I dial 911. You know, things a college student should know.

I suppose I'd also like to know and would appreciate info on other narcotic OD symptoms, too.

Edit: PS: My friend's just fine.

05-08-2004, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Journeyman Like John Goodman, but not. Location: SFBA, California	Diagnosing an OD/Alcohol Poisoning After hearing about a buddy of mine who drank a rum and coke (of which amounted to probably four shots of rum) after not eating anything at all for that day, and then a recounting of what happened thereafter (general loss of consciousness and bodily control after trying to stand up too fast), I realized that I have no idea when someone's going to need more emergency care than holding their head out of the toilet water while they puke. Edit: This concern is compounded by the fact that two of my friends who were with said buddy both called their parents, who were in the medical profession, to get advice on the situation. So my question is, what are the symptoms of alcohol poisoning, when should I turn them over on their stomach and let them sleep it off, when should I grab an RA for help, when should I dial 911. You know, things a college student should know. I suppose I'd also like to know and would appreciate info on other narcotic OD symptoms, too. Edit: PS: My friend's just fine.