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
See also

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