Illegal Drugs - Teacher Booklet

12 Fits or seizures Large amounts of alcohol and some drugs can cause convulsions, otherwise known as a fit or seizure. what to do if someone starts convulsing • Call an ambulance • Clear the area of any nearby harmful objects • Loosen any tight clothing • Cushion their head • It is important not to put anything in their mouth or to try and restrict their movement • Once the fit has finished, check their breathing and put them in the recovery position (see page 14) ( convulsions ) a person collapses If a person collapses it may be necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in order to temporarily maintain circulation to provide the brain with enough oxygen and glucose to keep functioning. An easy way to remember the steps involved in this process is to remember the acronym DRS-ABCD (see next page).