Man shows signs of alcohol withdrawal and rapid breathing, Hillsboro OR


A 35-year-old man near North Deborah Road is experiencing rapid breathing, shaking, sweating, heart palpitations, and difficulty swallowing after drinking alcohol continuously for two weeks. He is unable to stop drinking and may be undergoing alcohol withdrawal.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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TARC-21 Meta-21, you're responding for Code 3 breathing problem, near North Deborah Road, cross of East Douglas Avenue.
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He's a 35-year-old male.
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He's conscious complaining of rapid breathing.
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He's sweating, is shaking.
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He was reporting.
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that he was going through alcohol withdrawals.
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However, they're saying that he's unable to stop drinking, has been drinking for two weeks straight, complaining of heart palpitations as well as a difficult time swallowing.
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History of similar, not violent or combative, the line disconnected before further.
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Location mentioned:
NE Debra Ct, Hillsboro, OR 97124
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