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WHAT IS AN OVERDOSE?

WHAT IS AN OVERDOSE?

An overdose occurs when a person uses more of a drug, or combination of drugs, than their body can handle.  As a consequence, the brain is not able to control basic life functions.  The person may pass out, stop breathing, experience heart failure or seizures.  Overdoses can occur immediately, or over a number of hours.
 
An overdose can occur regardless if the substance taken is a prescription or over-the-counter drug, a legal or illegal drug.

​Drug overdoses may be accidental or intentional. 
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WHAT IS A "NOD"?

Signs of Nodding include:
  • Closed eyes
  • Drooping head
  • Person appears to be sleeping
  • Person CAN respond to stimuli/stimulation

How is it different from an overdose?  During and overdose, the person CANNOT respond to stimuli/stimulation.
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT THE PROGRAM
    • ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
    • ABOUT OUR PARTNERS
    • ABOUT PROGRAM TESTIMONIALS
  • ABOUT OPIOID OVERDOSE
    • WHAT IS AN OPIOID OVERDOSE?
    • OVERDOSE RISK FACTORS
    • OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION
    • OPIOID OVERDOSE RESPONSE MYTHS
  • GET A NALOXONE KIT
    • WHERE TO GET ONE
    • THE NALOXONE KIT
  • LEARN MORE
    • DRUG RELATED STIGMA
    • ENGAGING WITH PEOPLE WHO USE SUBSTANCES
    • GOOD SAMARITAN ACT
    • HANDOUTS
    • HARM REDUCTION
    • LINKS
    • NALOXONE
    • OPIOIDS/OPIATES
    • TRAINING VIDEOS