BC students are “men and women for others”.
Know the signs & symptoms of
and don’t hesitate to get help if you are concerned
Danger!
Get Help
fe
Stay Sa
?
• Are they unconscious
ing or passed out
• Vomiting while sleep
miting
• Not waking up after vo
in is cold or clammy
• Pale or bluish skin; sk
with a few breaths
• Breathing irregularly
while
and then nothing for a
allow
sh
• Breathing is slow or
minute
• Less than 8 breaths a
tw
s in be een breaths
• More than 10 second
sion
• Slurred speech • Confu
havior
• Erratic/Belligerent be
e • Drawn out vomiting
• Low body temperatur
ords • Stumbling
• Repetition of phrases/w
e's self while standing
• Inability to support on
• Pale skin
• Lack of coordination
nversation and focus
• Inability to sustain co
on and time
• Disorientation to locati
ss and memory
• Loss of consciousne
• Consider not drinking
limit and stick to it
• Determine a drinking
you are drinking
• Eat before and while
er time
• Space your drinks ov
d non-alcoholic drinks
• Alternate alcoholic an
s
s • Avoid drinking game
• Avoid consuming shot
t you a drink
• Avoid letting others ge
ch you drink
• Keep track of how mu
with your friends
• Use a “buddy system”
ing less
• Experiment with drink
If you are at all concerned,
CALL BCPD IMMEDIATELY
617-552-4444
This will activate an emergency response team who will assess the situation and determine appropriate action.