St. Patrick’s Day is a time of festivities and celebration. Help keep your friends safe this holiday weekend by helping prevent and respond to alcohol poisoning. More information about St. Patrick's Day activities is available at colorado.edu/shamrock.
What does alcohol poisoning look like?
CU Boulder Amnesty Policy
Calling for help in an alcohol- or drug-related emergency means neither the person who calls for help nor the person who needs help will be subject to formal disciplinary sanctions by the university (i.e., probation, suspension, expulsion).
To be covered by the Amnesty Policy, a student must:
For more information about the Amnesty policy visit the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution's website or review the student code of conduct.
If you see someone with these symptoms, they may be experiencing alcohol poisoning:
How can you help?
If someone is exhibiting signs of alcohol poisoning, call 911 for help. While you wait for paramedics to arrive, do the following:
Learn more about alcohol poisoning and the recovery position.