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How can you get through to a severely drunk (Blackout drunk) person?
A friend of mine was very drunk and got into a fight with her friend. She had "blacked-out" since she did not really remember what had happened the next day.
After breaking up the fight with the assistance of others, I tried to get my friend to look me in the eyes, and then sat with her until she calmed down.
Can anyone offer more ways to "get through" to a drunk person who refuses to listen?
I request serious answers only please. Please be respectful. I dont need be lectured. I realize that this is not a good situation for my friend to be in, etc. Please just answer the question regarding Getting through to someone.
Thanks.
10 Answers
- BabyLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
You Can't. When they are IN that Black out state there is NOTHING you can do. You need to wait until they are sober and then talk to your friend then. I wish there was something to help out Black- out drunk people. That would of saved me from my ex abusing me and our house oh so many times. I feel you, I really do.
Source(s): Been abused by blackout person but, not any more! - Feline05Lv 51 decade ago
What I did with my friend when she went this route (for about 6 months), I finally took some pictures of her in that state and the next day when she was sober I showed her the pictures and had a long talk with her. Usually when they get that drunk they are running away from something or looking for something - that is when we as their friends need to step up and help them get thru this period. My friend is now married going on six years and never again did she have a repeat episode. Love her and be there for her...... she might not appreciate the intrusion at first but she will come around. Good Luck..
- 1 decade ago
I'm not sure if there is a way to really "get through" to a person that drunk. You have to treat them like a kindergartener. Be very calm, don't raise your voice. Try to get them to eat something or drink some water. Don't get into an argument with them no matter how ridiculous what they are saying may be. Until they sober up there is no reasoning with them and the best you can do is keep them occupied with something that won't get them into trouble.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
When your friend's drunk, the best thing to do is probably to get her out of the place she was, and to take her home. Never leave her alone while she's drunk, though. Who knows how much alchohol she may have drank?
If she passes out, it's best to seek medical help. It's not normal for people to pass out, so when they do, they should be brought to a hospital. Passing out after drinking alchohol would probably be due to too much alchohol in the system.
When they're not drunk, you should try talking to them. Maybe try an intervention with multiple friends. If they really don't listen, you should try contacting their parents, or maybe even a psychologist. If you really care about them, maybe you should take her to one of those alchohol-recovery groups, where people talk about what they're going through, their experiences, and their feelings.
Don't give up on your friend.
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- ?Lv 41 decade ago
You cant,just try and say reassuring things and get the person away from things until she sobers up.Some strong coffee can help someone sober up,water is good too,if she feels sick,and if she can eat toast or something could help soak up alcohol in the stomach.
Make sure she doesint choke on her vomit or hurt herself or wander off with some guy,no matter what she says.You dont want to let her go to bed when your not there if shes a mess,she could be sick and choke.
- 1 decade ago
does your friend only have blackouts when drunk if so is it after 1 2 or how many drinks my mate used to have blackouts she was great if she only had 3 beers but for some reason any more after that she would fly of handle for no reason you couldn't get through to her she was like a different person and she never remembered but now she stops at 2 beers and drinks fizz or water after that has a great evening without this problem safer for her and others and this meant more fun for the rest of us. it was preety easy for my mate not drink when we went out as i don't drink anyway
- 1 decade ago
Its nice of you to want to try, but you can't get through to someone who is that drunk. If she gets this drunk with any regularity, she needs to get treatment. It very dangerous for her and everyone around her to be that out of control.
- 5 years ago
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- 1 decade ago
I honestly do not think there is a way to get through to someone who is severely drunk.
- 1 decade ago
Knock them out for their own good. Take them home and put them to bed! That way you know they are safe. There is nothing you can do.