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- Drug overdose - Wikipedia
Drug overdose is sometimes used as a means to commit suicide, as the result of intentional or unintentional misuse of medication Intentional misuse leading to overdose can include using prescribed or non-prescribed drugs in excessive quantities in an attempt to produce euphoria
- Overdose: Definition, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment
An overdose is when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than a safe or typical dose of a prescription, recreational, or illicit substance
- Drug Overdose Symptoms, Risks Treatment - American Addiction Centers
Overdose happens when someone consumes a toxic amount of one or multiple drugs An overdose is a medical emergency, so if you think that you or another person is experiencing an overdose, it is critical to call 911 immediately
- Overdose Signs Symptoms | Drug Overdose Treatment | DrugAbuse
Learn the identifying signs and symptoms of a drug overdose so that you can get the help you or a loved one needs and possibly save a life
- How to Recognize an Opioid Overdose and What to Do Next
Learn how to spot the signs of an opioid overdose and how to take lifesaving actions with Overdose Lifeline’s harm prevention resources
- Overdose: What Is It And How Does It Happen? - Addiction Center
Overdoses are considered a medical emergency and, in many cases, can be a potentially life-threatening situation Generally, this means that the consumption of substances was beyond the medication’s guidelines or beyond the body’s tolerance level to manage safely
- Understanding Overdose - Overdose Prevention 101 — National Overdose . . .
What is an overdose? A drug overdose is taking too much of a substance, whether it is - prescription, over the counter, or illicit Drug overdoses may be accidental or intentional Drug overdoses are preventable An overdose can lead to serious medical complications and can result in death
- What to Do If You Think Someone Is Overdosing | Stop Overdose | CDC
Anyone can carry naloxone, give it to someone experiencing an overdose, and potentially save a life It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an overdose If you aren't sure, treat it like an overdose—you could save a life Administer an overdose reversal medication like naloxone * (if available) and call 911 **
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