Medical emergencies can happen at private parties, and are often related to drug and alcohol use. If you or your friends use alcohol or other drugs, there are things that you can do to help look after yourself and each other.

On this page you can:

• Find out the risks of overdose and other harm regarding various drugs.
• Know how to plan ahead to prevent medical emergencies from happening at parties.
• Learn how to recognise symptoms for different kinds of drug overdoses.
• Know how to respond if someone experiences an overdose in a private party situation.
• Click to download printable signs for your event. Display emergency contact details, and directions to your address near the telephone.
• Print out a First Aid chart for your party.
• Click on the links to learn more about how particular drugs work, and about the risks associated with combining different substances.

There are fact sheets for hosts and for guests. Choose which is most relevant for you.

Calling a paramedic should be your first priority if someone overdoses or has an accident at a private party. Remember – you're a mate, not a doctor. Call 000.

Visit ACON's website: www.acon.org.au or www.rightnow.acon.org.au for information on
our services.