How to Recognize the Signs of Intoxication

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Look for glassy or bloodshot eyes.. Notice how the person smells.. Watch for impaired motor function.

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1

Look for glassy or bloodshot eyes.

Step 1

Look for glassy or bloodshot eyes.

2

Notice how the person smells.

Step 2

Notice how the person smells.

3

Watch for impaired motor function.

Step 3

Watch for impaired motor function.

4

Estimate the person's size.

Step 4

Estimate the person's size.

5

Watch for a person's inhibitions to become lowered.

Step 5

Watch for a person's inhibitions to become lowered.

6

Listen to the volume of the person's voice.

Step 6

Listen to the volume of the person's voice.

7

Notice if the person slurs their speech.

Step 7

Notice if the person slurs their speech.

8

Pay attention to what the person says.

Step 8

Pay attention to what the person says.

9

Observe how the person interacts with others.

Step 9

Observe how the person interacts with others.

10

Interpret the person's mood.

Step 10

Interpret the person's mood.

11

Look for clues in other modes of communication.

Step 11

Look for clues in other modes of communication.

12

Consider alcohol tolerance.

Step 12

Consider alcohol tolerance.

13

Try to get the person to stop drinking.

Step 13

Try to get the person to stop drinking.

14

Keep them company.

Step 14

Keep them company.

15

Get the person home.

Step 15

Get the person home.

16

Prevent the person from driving.

Step 16

Prevent the person from driving.

17

Make sure the person is safe.

Step 17

Make sure the person is safe.

18

Seek medical attention if you think the person has alcohol poisoning.

Step 18

Seek medical attention if you think the person has alcohol poisoning.

19

Keep other causes in mind.

Step 19

Keep other causes in mind.

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