Question 1

help, what to do on a possible drug overdose?

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Possible drug OD: You can  call 1-800-222-1222 (poison hotline) 24/7 from anywhere in the us if you have  questions about poisoning or poison prevention.  Your emergency room is an other option.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: drug overdose?

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Maximum dose exceded: When the maximum safe dose or dose of medicationis consumed beyond its prescription.

Question 3

please tell me what to do during a possible drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Immediately call 911: Get that person to the Emergency Room ASAP.  In the meantime, keep the patient as still as possible and turn the head to one side to prevent issues when or if they pass out as part of the overdose.

Question 4

please help! what happens when someone has a drug overdose?

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That depends on: How serious it is and what drugs or medications were taken.  Overdoses are often treated initially in an emergency room. The person is monitored and often they have intravenous fluids. If they stopped breathing - a tube can be inserted to assist with breathing. Sometimes they are given charcoal to absorb the drugs and  sometimes their stomach is "pumped". They may need to be given medications.

Question 5

after a drug overdose, how long until consciousness is regained?

Accepted Answer

Depends - can die!: Drug overdoses don't just make someone sleep - they can stop the heart or stop breathing. If someone is unconscious from a drug overdose, call 911 right away, because they can easily stop breathing and die or suffer permanent brain damage. This is true for medication overdoses as well as overdose of street or party drugs.

Question 6

what are the chances of becoming a vegetable after drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: They're fairly high, and serious brain damage is one of the risks. If you are considering suicide, please call 911, your family physician, or some other person who's wise and trustworthy. They can help you get out of impossible situations, and help you find the inner strength go live. 'You can find something better than death anywhere', as the old take says. Best wishes.

Question 7

can you tell me about drug overdose leading to circulatory collapse?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on the amount and dosage of the drugs you take along with other drugs and alcohol. The most dangerous are the long acting opiates taken concomitantly with alcohol, tricyclic antidepressants, or benzodiazepines.

Question 8

how long do they usually keep someone sedated after a drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Treatment of drug overdose varies greatly on the individual case. It depends on what drug the patient is detoxing from, how long they have used it, how high of doses they have used and any other complicating factors they may have such as chronic medical problems. The sedation is usually meant to help decrease the effects of withdrawl and may be needed for just a few days to a week or more.

Question 9

overdose+life+supportdoes having seizures while on life support after drug overdose have meaning (good or bad)?

Accepted Answer

Acute vs subsequent: Acute seizures during the overdose indicate toxic state or withdrawal state.  This may resolve with good supportive care.  Subsequent seizures usually indicate severe brain damage with bad outcome.

Question 10

docs, usually how long is rehab for a drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Drug rehab time: The question is too broad for a simple answer. How long has the abuser been abusing, why does he/she want to stop, what substances were used, and now often were they used. These are some of the ?S that can predict in or out patient time, but the real, answer is: for the rest of your life !

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