Bad trip, drug overdose, alcohol poisoning: BE SAFE, NOT SORRY WITH THE IC MAP

10/06/11

Contributed by Nancy Reynolds

If someone has passed out or is experiencing what you believe to be another medical emergency from drugs or alcohol, don't hesitate. Call for help!

Ithaca College’s Medical Amnesty Policy (IC MAP) can prevent you or a friend from getting into trouble with the college judicial affairs board when you call for help in an alcohol or drug-related emergency. These medical emergencies can be fatal, so watch out for others. You just may save a life!

Symptoms to Watch Out For:

Mental confusion
Anxiety
Vomiting
An injury
Difficulty standing up
Seizures
Slow or weak breathing/pulse (less than eight breaths a minute)
Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)
Pale or bluish skin tone
Low body temperature (hypothermia)
Unresponsiveness ("passing out"), and can't be roused

Public Safety Emergency Phone # (607) 274-3333

Medical amnesty is granted by the Office of Judicial Affairs after a review of the case. For more information on the details of the IC MAP, please visit: Center for Health Promotion.

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