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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| ► | Common causes |
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Latest news on drug overdose
Senior loyalist Ihab Shoukri dies
Leading north Belfast loyalist Ihab Shoukri dies of a suspected drug overdose in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
Teen discussed suicide plan online 12 hours before webcam death
Some watchers encouraged overdose The Florida teen whose lethal drug overdose was broadcast live over the net earlier this week began blogging about his intended suicide 12 hours before.?
Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital after 'overdose'
Paul Gascoigne the former England footballer has been taken to hospital after collapsing from a suspected drug overdose.
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