Overdose Information
The information in this section is supplied by HIT, a leading organisation in the delivery of effective interventions on drugs, community safety and other public health concerns.
Using drugs is risky, using a lot of drugs or mixing drugs, including alcohol increases these risks as no-one can ever tell what the effects will be.
It is possible to overdose on any drug. People who have vomited or passed out after drinking have in fact overdosed on alcohol. It is important to know what to do if somebody becomes ill after drinking alcohol or using any kind of drug.
If somebody becomes very ill and always if someone has lost consciousness.
What to do in the event of an overdose
- Don't panic
- Lie them on the floor
- Put them onto their side and tilt their head backwards (the recovery position)
- Call an ambulance, dial 999
- Do not elave them alone unless you have to get help yourself. If you do not have to leave them, make sure they cannot roll over onto their back.
- If you can, tell the emergency services what they have taken. This could save their life. Act fast, save a life.
For advice about what to do if someone becomes very ill or has lost consciousness, click on the link below:
Overdose Information
What to do in the event of an overdose. Information courtesy of HIT.
