Drug overdose
A drug overdose occurs when a chemical substance (i.e. drug) is ingested in quantities and/or concentrations large enough to overwhelm the homeostasis of a living organism, causing severe illness or death. Essentially it is a type of poisoning.
Related Topics:
Chemical - Drug - Concentration - Homeostasis - Living - Organism - Illness - Death - Poisoning
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Types |
| ► | Symptoms |
| ► | Diagnosis and management |
| ► | Common causes |
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