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OverviewUnderstanding of a Drug Overdose Overdoses are regarded as medical emergencies and, in many situations, can be a scenario that poses a threat to life. This typically indicates that the amount of chemicals consumed exceeded the recommended dosage for the prescription or the body's safe tolerance level. Because of this, it may be impossible for vital physiological systems to function normally without medical help. The signs of an overdose might vary greatly depending on the substance. Numerous more variables can affect the way and timing of an overdose. Here are some of the most crucial elements and signs to be aware of, as they frequently necessitate immediate medical attention. Accidental and Purposeful overdoses These fall into two primary groups: Accidental many times, an overdose is unintentional as a result of incorrect medication dosages, excessive medication consumption while unaware of the potential risk, or even the simultaneous use of several substances, all of which can interfere with the body's ability to regulate itself and lead to an overdose event. Intentional (purposeful) overdoses are efforts to end one's life by excessive drug usage to not wake up; they are also medical emergencies that need quick attention to minimize the risk of permanent harm or death. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ibrahim Garba , Ash BarkerPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.082kg ISBN: 9798850265205Pages: 52 Publication Date: 28 June 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable ![]() The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |