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Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Becomes unconscious after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
- Has a history of heavy drinking and has severe withdrawal symptoms, such as confusion and severe trembling. Severe withdrawal symptoms, such as delirium tremens (DTs), can cause death.
- Has been drinking and is seriously considering suicide.
- Has a seizure.
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