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- Can be fatal
- May cause unreasonable and violent behaviorMedline Plus: Drug Overdose
- Collect all evidence such as pills, containers and vomitMedline Plus: Drug Overdose
- If unsure, call the Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
- May be accidental or intentionalWebMD: Drug Overdose
- Common in children younger than five years, teenagers and adults younger than 30WebMD: Drug Overdose
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Drug overdose occurs when the amount of a drug ingested exceeds the recommended quantity. Depending on the type of drug, an overdose may cause any number of symptoms. Mixing different drugs or mixing drugs and alcohol can cause reactions similar to a drug overdose.HealthAtoZ: Drug Overdose
Symptoms
Symptoms of drug overdose vary greatly depending on the drug taken. Common symptoms include sweating, nervousness, tremors or convulsions, pupils that do not react to light or appear too large or too small, inability to walk steadily, difficulty breathing, unconsciousness, paranoid or aggressive behavior or death.Medline Plus: Drug OverdoseDisclaimer
A drug overdose is a medical emergency! If you suspect someone is having a drug overdose and having difficulty breathing, convulsing or unconscious, call 911 immediately! If you suspect someone is having a drug overdose but is having no symptoms, call the Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) for instructions.HealthAtoZ: Drug Overdose-
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Drug Overdose Questions
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