Stop drinking alcohol immediately
Do not drive, swim, cook, or operate machinery
Drink water or an electrolyte drink in small sips
Eat light, easy-to-digest food if you can
Rest in a safe place with someone you trust nearby
Avoid caffeine, energy drinks, and other drugs
Do not take sleeping pills, opioids, or sedatives
If you are very drunk, stay on your side to reduce choking risk
Call emergency services if you have trouble breathing, cannot stay awake, have seizures, repeated vomiting, blue lips, or confusion that worsens
Seek urgent medical help if you have a history of heavy drinking and develop shaking, sweating, anxiety, hallucinations, or a fast heartbeat
If you need to stop drinking after regular heavy use, get medical supervision instead of quitting alone
Contact a doctor, detox center, or poison control for immediate guidance
Arrange a safe ride home or stay where you are until sober enough to travel safely