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.
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.
WHAT IS A "NOD"?
Signs of Nodding include:
How is it different from an overdose? During and overdose, the person CANNOT respond to stimuli/stimulation.
- 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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