Heroin Overdose
Heroin is an illegal street drug that is very addictive. This article discusses overdose due to heroin. An
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Methadone overdose
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Methadone is a very strong painkiller. It is also used to treat heroin addiction. Methadone overdose occurs when someone accidentally or... Read more »
Barbiturate intoxication and overdose
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Intoxication - barbituratesPreventionDo NOT take barbiturates, except as prescribed. Do NOT exceed the prescribed dose. Never mix barbiturates with... Read more »
Overdose
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An overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, usually a drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful... Read more »
Pentazocine overdose
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Talwin; Alupent; Fortal; Pentafen; Fortulgesic; Litcon Home Treatment Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless... Read more »
Even Legitimate Painkiller Use Can Lead to Overdose: Study
People who take large doses of opioid painkillers such as OxyContin (oxycodone)--even if they do so for legitimate medical reasons--are at high risk... Read more »
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