CLASS ACT:
IN AN EMERGENCY

Part 8:

We can’t be sure how drugs will affect someone if they decide to take them, even someone who has used drugs before can find themselves in trouble.

Emergencies are rare but its important to get the right help!

Keep an eye out for a friend who appears to be…

    • Take them to a calm & quiet place

    • Keep them away from crowds, bright lights and loud noises/ music

    • Get them to take slow deep breaths

    • Reassure them they are ok

    • Encourage them to take off coats/ sweater if they are too hot.

    • Keep them dry, especially if you are outside or in cold weather.

    • Keep an eye on how much water they are drinking, they may have too much.

    • Move them to a quiet place and talk to them to keep them awake

    • Don’t shout at them or shake them to try to keep them alert

    • Don’t give them tea/coffee or energy drinks to try to wake them up

    • If they stop responding or become unconscious, it’s time to get help!

If your friend is unconscious, or has collapsed and is struggling to breathe…

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