Drug Overdose

Follow the links below to find information about drug overdose, whether as a result of the use of medicines or illegal and recreational drugs.

Reviewed May 2009

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Title:   Cocaine
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Cocaine (also known as coke, crack or blow) is an illegal stimulant drug that speeds up the workings of the brain. It works by tapping into the brain's chemical reward system so the risk of someone becoming dependent on cocaine is high.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Drug overdose
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An overdose occurs when an excessive amount of a drug or poison is taken, leading to a toxic (poisonous) effect on the body. Many overdoses do not cause permanent harm but some can damage organs such as the liver and kidneys. Always call an ambulance if a drug overdose is known or suspected.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Heroin
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic gives the facts about what heroin is, what it looks like, what it does to you, and its dangers. It offers advice about what to do if you're worried about heroin use by someone you know.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Heroin
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic gives the facts about what heroin is, what it looks like, what it does to you, and its dangers. It offers advice about what to do if you're worried about heroin use by someone you know.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Cocaine
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Cocaine is a stimulant drug. It speeds up the brain and nervous system, and also has a painkilling effect.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Ecstasy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ecstasy (MDMA) is an illegal synthetic drug that is both a nervous system stimulant and a hallucinogen. It is commonly used as a mood enhancer at parties and nightclubs. Ecstasy can cause seizures and vomiting or death as a result of heart attack, stroke, overheating or drinking too much water.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Inhalants
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Inhalants are chemical substances that give off fumes at room temperature. Breathing in these fumes produces a quick 'high', which is similar to feeling drunk. 'Chroming' (inhaling aerosol spray paint) and petrol sniffing are two common forms of inhalant misuse. Using inhalants on a regular basis can lead to significant health problems including liver, kidney and brain damage and death.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Heroin
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Heroin is an illegal opioid drug that slows down the function of the brain and central nervous system. Common slang terms for heroin include 'smack', 'horse' and 'hammer'. Heroin is highly addictive and its initial effects include feelings of wellbeing and relief from physical pain. Adverse effects include the risk of overdose. Treatment options for drug addiction include detoxification, individual counselling, group therapy, and medicated programs such as methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Ecstasy
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Ecstasy is a drug that can make you feel more awake and alert but can also change your perception of reality. There are some serious consequences of taking ecstasy. This factsheet contains information about what it is, its effects and tips for staying safe if its taken.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Amphetamines
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Amphetamines are synthetic psychostimulant drugs that speed up the workings of the brain. Speed, base and ice or crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth) are common amphetamines. Long-term misuse of amphetamines can lead to brain damage, malnutrition and psychosis.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Fantasy (GHB)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Gamma hydroxybutyrate (or GHB) is the technical name however this article will continue to refer to the substance as fantasy.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   If your friend has taken pills or hurt themselves
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   This fact sheet contains information on what you should do if a friend has taken pills or hurt themselves.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Cocaine: what are the effects? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about the various effects of taking cocaine from the immediate effects of the rush to the crash that can follow afterwards and the long-term effects of cocaine use.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Medicinal mishap: Brand confusion with digoxin
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Any person with stomach upsets needs to have their medications checked. Loss of appetite is an early sign of digoxin toxicity.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   GHB (fantasy): what are the effects? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There is a fine line between the amount of GHB (fantasy) required to produce a 'high' and that which causes overdose.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Ecstasy: effects on the body - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Because ecstasy is commonly taken during dance or rave parties, the stimulant effects are likely to increase.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Heroin: what are the effects? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The immediate effects of heroin may last 3 to 5 hours. Find out what the long-term effects are, and what happens with a heroin overdose.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Interventions for paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Poisoning with paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a common cause of hepatic injury. The evidence for all interventions for paracetamol overdose is weak. Activated charcoal, gastric lavage, and ipecacuanha are able to reduce absorption of paracetamol if star...
Date:   Feb 2006
Title:   National heroin overdose strategy
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
Description:   The National Heroin Overdose Strategy, agreed by all jurisdictions through the Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (MCDS), provides nationally agreed priorities for action aimed at preventing overdose and reducing morbidity and mortality where overdose does occur.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Adverse drug reactions
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Adverse drug reactions are very common, and can occur in up to 15% of courses of drug therapy. Most adverse drug reactions occur due to non-immunological or unknown mechanisms, with allergic or immunological mechanisms accounting for only 5% to 10% of all adverse drug reactions.
Date:   Nov 2000
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