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Alcohol Related Crisis Intervention
Programs that provide in-person, immediate response services including the administration of insulin, dextrose, thiamine and/or oxygen for acutely intoxicated individuals who are comatose or otherwise in life-threatening situations. Included are 24-hour facilities that have emergency intake capabilities and organizations that have mobile units which allow staff to intervene directly at the scene.
Drug Related Crisis Intervention
Programs that provide in-person, immediate response services for individuals who have had an adverse or psychotic-like reaction to drugs, have taken an overdose of drugs or are otherwise in a life-threatening situation because of drug use. Included are 24-hour facilities that have emergency intake capabilities and organizations that have mobile units which allow staff to intervene directly at the scene.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.