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overdose from drugs, drug abuse, misuse, overuse of any medication, drug, alcohol, many street drugs have no therapeutic benefits, use of these drugs, form of drug abuse, legitimate medications, abused by people who take more than the recommended dose, who intentionally take them, alcohol, drugs, drug interactions also produce adverse effects, important to let physician know, all the drugs, addictive, the addiction is gradual, cocaine, an addiction, happen after only a few doses, someone who has, become addicted to a drug, likely experience withdrawal symptoms, they suddenly stop taking it, withdrawal is greatly assisted by professional help, a drug dose that is large enough to be toxic, an overdose, prompt medical attention, save the life of someone who accidentally, deliberately takes an overdose, drug emergencies, not always easy to identify, suspect someone has overdosed, suspect someone is experiencing withdrawal, give first aid, seek medical assistance, an overdose of narcotics, cause sleepiness, unconsciousness, uppers, stimulants, produce excitement, increased rate of heartbeat, rapid breathing, downers, depressants, the opposite, mind-altering drugs, hallucinogens, lsd, street drugs, produce paranoia, hallucinations, aggressive behavior, extreme social withdrawal, cannabis-containing drugs, marijuana, produce euphoria, relaxation, impaired motor skills, increased appetite, legal prescription drugs, taken in overdose to achieve effects other than the therapeutic effects, which they were intended, lead to exaggeration of effect, happen, uppers, downers, serious side effects, drug overdose symptoms vary widely depending on the specific drugs, abnormal pupil size, dilated pupils, enlarged, pinpoint pupils, very small, nonreactive pupils, pupils, not change size, exposed to light, sweating, agitation, tremors, convulsions, staggering, unsteady gait, ataxia, difficulty breathing, shallow, decreased breathing, respiratory depression, labored breathing, rapid breathing, tachypnea, drowsiness, unconsciousness, coma, hallucinations, delusional, paranoid behavior, violent, aggressive behavior, death, drug withdrawal symptoms also vary widely depending on the specific drugs, abdominal cramping, agitation, cold sweat, convulsions, delusions, depression, diarrhea, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, shaking, death, check the victim's airway, breathing, circulation, cpr at once, victim is unconscious but breathing, place, in the recovery position, victim is conscious, loosen the clothing, keep the person warm, provide reassurance, try to keep the victim calm, an overdose is suspected, try, prevent the victim from taking more drugs, immediate medical assistance, treat the victim, signs of shock, signs, weakness, bluish lips, fingernails, clammy skin, paleness, decreasing alertness, victim is having convulsions, give convulsion first aid, keep monitoring the victim's vital signs, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure, emergency medical help arrives, try, which drugs, were taken, save any available pill bottles, drug containers, provide this information to emergency medical personnel, not jeopardize own safety, drugs, cause violent, unpredictable behavior, professional assistance, not try to reason, someone who is on drugs, not expect them to behave reasonably, not offer opinions, giving help, don't need to know why drugs were taken in order, to give effective first aid, encounter a person who suspect is experiencing either drug overdose, withdrawal, poison control center, information on poison centers, a, phone numbers, try to find out what drug the victim has taken, collect all drug containers, remaining drug samples, person's vomit, analysis, victim has difficulty breathing, has a seizure, drowsy, unconscious, life-threatening symptoms, a variety of resources, treating substance abuse, chemical dependency, found, local libraries, healthcare provider, yellow pages under "social service organizations", drug dependence, resources, alcoholism, resources.