Section 1. Problem drinking |
1.1 What the first aider needs to know about problem drinking |
1.2 Understanding problem drinking in the community |
1.3 Knowing when the person needs help for their drinking |
Section 2. Talking to the person about their problem drinking |
2.1 Discussing the problem |
2.2 Under standing the person's reaction |
2.3 Providing information about problem drinking |
2.4 Encouraging the person to change |
Section 3. If the person wants to change |
3.1 Initiating change |
3.2 Dealing with the social pressure to drink |
3.3 Encouraging other supports |
Section 4. Seeking professional help |
4.1 Professional help seeking |
4.2 Discussing professional help with the person who wants to change |
Section 5. If the person does not want help |
5.1 If the person is unwilling to change their drinking behaviour |
5.2 If the person is unwilling to seek professional help |
Section 6. Intoxication |
6.1 What the first aider needs to know about intoxication |
6.2 If the person is intoxicated |
6.3 Talking to the intoxicated person |
6.4 Getting the intoxicated person home or to a safe place |
6.5 What to do if the intoxicated person becomes aggressive |
Section 7. Withdrawal |