If it's an emergency, CALL 911. You know it's an emergency if a person has:
- Lost consciousness after taking drugs
- Become unconscious after drinking alcohol, especially if five or more drinks were consumed in a short period of time
- Had a seizure
- Been drinking and is seriously considering suicide
- A history of heavy drinking and has severe withdrawal symptoms, such as confusion and severe trembling. Severe withdrawal symptoms, such as delirium tremens (DTs), can cause death.
OR, if you just need to talk to someone now about substance abuse, treatment or an intervention, call:
SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
800-662-HELP (4357), 800-487-4889 (TDD), 877-767-8432 (Spanish)
If you or someone that you know needs help, learn more about what you can do using one or more of these three approaches: