Drug abuse first aid
Alternative names:
overdose from drugs
Do not:
- DO NOT jeopardize your own safety. Some drugs can cause
violent and unpredictable behavior. Get professional help.
- DO NOT offer your opinions when offering assistance.
You don't need to know why drugs were taken to give first
aid.
- DO NOT try to reason with someone who is on drugs. Do
not expect them to behave reasonably.
Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if:
- You encounter a person who you suspect is experiencing
either drug overdose or withdrawal. The Poison Control Center
can help. See information on poison
centers in the U.S.A. for phone numbers and addresses.
Try to find out what drug the victim has taken. If possible,
collect all drug containers and any remaining drug samples
or the person's vomit
for analysis.
- The victim has difficulty breathing, has a seizure, is
drowsy or unconscious, or shows other life-threatening symptoms.
Updated Date: 02/09/00
Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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