First Aid For Drug Overdose

The hospital.

2008-03-01 03:14:04 by arthur h

Do you have a loved one on numerous medications? Do you work in a facility with hazardous materials? Would you know what to do if your loved one ...

if it is a narcotic then one thing is naltrexone at 50 mg to 300 mg depending on the situation , it is an
opiate blocker , and or nac , it raises glutathione levels in the liver , they also use nac for Tylenol (Acetaminophen) overdose , raised glutathione levels causes detox quickly

2010-07-28 07:32:03 by

1) Which of the following in not a symptom of stimulant abuse?
a) irritability b) confusion c) disorganization d) passive behavior e) fear
2) If you suspect poisoning, but the victim shows no symptoms, you should ________.
a) give fluids and call the poison control center b) observe the victim, but do nothing c) give fluids and induce vomiting d) induce vomiting and call the poison control center
3) which of the following is a frequent cause of poisoning?
a) lack of supervision b) careless storage c) drug overdose d) all of the above
4) which of the following is NOT an effect of a moderate dose of LSD?
a) flush face b) increased body temperature c) increased heart rate d) decreased blood pressure
5) which of the following is NOT something that is usually done directly following a snake bite?
a) get help b) restrict blood flow above wound c) treat for shock d) immobilize wound e) incision of wound
6) which of the following would you NOT do for an unconscious victim of poisoning?
a) cave container b) call poison control center c) save vomit d) give fluids
7) first aid for a narcotics overdose victim would be to ______.
a) give them water or milk b) give them coffee c) get them to their feet d) keep them still
8) If the victim has ______ around their mouth, you should not induce vomiting.
9) which of the following in NOT a way in which poisoning may likely occur?
a) by mouth b) injection c) exhalation d) through the skin e) inhalation
10) _______ are substances affetcting body and mind functions when taken into the body or applied to its surface.
11) If you find your roommate passed out from alcohol with labored breathing and you cannot wake him/her up you should _____.
a) feed them b) give them coffee c) get medical attention d) get him/her to stand up e) give them a cold shower
12) Drug _______ is the excessive or persistant use of drugs without regard to accepted medical practice.
13) which of the following is not a sympyom of alcohol abuse?
a) loss of body heat b) motor distruption c) coma d) respiratory increase e) speech distruption
14) A(n) ______ is a substance that tends to impair health or cause death when introduced into the body or onto skin surfaces.

man its so long

2009-05-14 06:37:38 by sonja

This is a first rough draft so it's a little rough around the edges. So be specific, and tell me what you think. Advice, pointers, tips, certain things that need changing, opinions, thanks!!

Why do people always have to suffer from other people’s mistakes?
Hallie never had an easy life. Her father left her mother when she was 5 years old, which drove her mom to start using drugs. When she turned 6 her mom died of a drug overdose. So it was just her and her sister against the world. They were both adopted to the same family, only problem was, their new parents were both loved to use drugs and drink even more than their mom did. And then, her sister died, at the age of 14, leaving young, 10 year old Hallie with that awful family all on her own. Her parents abused her, and told lies to the police that she fell down the stairs, or burnt herself on her curling iron, or she slipped on ice outside. She planned to get as far from them as possible when she graduated high school, but of course, life always has other plans.
“I need you to take care of your father today, he’s sick again.” Teresa, her mother yelled from upstairs as Hallie prepared to go to school.
“But I have to go to school…” Hallie began.
Teresa came running down the stairs, a scowl painted on her face. “Says who? That’s right, not me. And you have to listen to me. You’re staying here. I don’t care about your grades, and neither should you. Both your father and I dropped out junior year, and look where we are.” She smiled as she motioned around her.
Teresa was a very plump woman, with a puffy, purplish face, and dyed grey hair. At the moment she had a long, flowery night gown on, with multiple over sized curlers wrapped around her scrappy, long, grey hair.
“Right, well as much as I’d love to turn out like you…” Hallie shivered at the thought, “I do care about my grades, and we’ve got finals today.” She shrugged.
“And?” Teresa demanded, her purple face slowly turning red.
“And, well I’m a freshman and I want to do well on my tests, I want to make a good impression at the school and with the teachers, and I want a high school diploma, not to mention a college degree…”Hallie began.
“Hold on there! And what makes you think you’re smart enough to even make it into college?” Teresa yelled. “I mean look at your mother, got herself killed! And your father, well, no one’s seen him in years. Might as well have dropped off the face of the earth! You’ll stay here and care for your father.” She snapped.
“I’m very smart.” Hallie squeaked. “And I need to go to school today. I’ve stayed home so much to take care of Fredrick that I might even have to go to summer school! I really can’t miss anymore.” Hallie explained.
“You may not call your father Fredrick, it is disrespectful.” Teresa snapped.
“He’s not my dad, and I’m not calling him that.” Hallie argued.
“Excuse me? You will do as I say without talking back. I’m tired of this attitude. Hand over your phone, you’ve lost communication privileges, and you’ve lost homework privileges, and one more thing.” Teresa walked down the steps, so she was just in front of Hallie. She slapped her across the face, leaving a large red mark. “You do as I say.”
Hallie wiped the tear off her cheek, set her backpack back onto the floor and walked up the stairs to Fredrick’s room.
“Can I get you anything sir?” Hallie mumbled.
“What?” He shouted. He reached over to the bedside table and stuck his hearing aid in his ear. “What?” He yelled again.
“Can I get you anything?” Hallie yelled.
“Well no need to yell, but yes, hand me that TV remote, go fetch me some new magazines that I haven’t read yet, bring me up some soup, crackers, water, coffee, and fluff my pillow.” He smacked his saliva covered lips together and squinted his wrinkly eyes to see if Hallie had moved. “Go on.”
Another down side to Halle’s parents, they looked more like grandparents. At 14 Hallie had parents that were about to reach 70, lovely.
“Yes sir.” Hallie mumbled. She rushed over beside him to fluff his pillow. “Lean forward.”
“What?” He yelled.
“Lean forward!” Hallie yelled back.
“How dare you tell your father what to do!” Fredrick yelled as he smacked her across the face.
“So I can fluff your pillow!” Hallie said through her teeth, the red spot on her cheek getting darker.
“Never mind that, go fetch me my reading and food. Go on, I won’t live forever.” Fredrick ordered.
“And thank god for that.” Hallie mumbled as she tossed the remote on the bed and walked down the stairs.
“Now you take good care of him today.” Teresa ordered.
“What’s even wrong with him this time? He seems fine.” Hallie said.
“How dare you accuse your own father of faking an illness!” She said as she hit Hallie on the arm. “And maybe he needed a day off. None of your business, don’t you have work to do?” Teresa pointed towards the kitchen.
“Why do I have to be here if he’s just taking a day of then?” Hallie asked.
“Just do it!” Teresa yelled as she grabbed her o

Um first correction: get rid of the "so" at the start of the 2nd sentence

2010-03-24 11:12:45 by Katers

Match the following.

A. Rohypnol (Roofies, Rophies, Forget-me-pill, Ropes, R-2, Mexican valium)
B. GHB (liquid ecstasy, G, Georgia Home Boy, Liquid X,Everclear, Easy Lay)
C. Substance abuse
D. Marijuana (Weed, Pot, Grass, Herb, Reefer)
E. Ketamine (Special K, Vitamin K, Cat, Valium, Ket, Kit Kat, Honey Oil, Super K)
F. Methamphetamine (Speed, Ice, Chalk, Meth, Crystal, Crank, Fire, Glass)
G. Cocaine (Coke, crack, dust)
H. LSD (Acid)
I. Inhalants
J. Ecstasy (E, pills, X, XTC, Adam, Beans, Clarity, Lover's speed, love drug, disco biscuits)
K. Nitrous Oxide (Whippets, Gas, Balloons, Ozone, Thrust, Nitrous, Canisters, NOS)

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[ ]are poisons, so be aware that sniffing can kill you by preventing oxygen from getting to the brain.
[ ]can cause a teen to drop out of school, lose friends, lose values, lose self-respect, and even lose his/her life.
[ ]is a stimulant found in pill, powder, or chunk form. It is addictive and causes increased heart rate, convulsions, insomnia, acne and sores. Panic, anxiety, psychotic or violent behavior and severe depression are also serious effects.
[ ]is a colorless and almost odorless gas. It can cause euphoria and dizziness, relaxed muscles, lowered blood pressure and fast heart rate, sometimes leading to becoming unconscious. Sudden death has occurred when sniffing it.
[ ]is a hallucinogen, which affects your brain, heart, and your self-control. It is distributed in vials, sugar cubes, gel wafers, pills or blotter paper that is chewed or swallowed.
[ ]is very addictive and dangerous. Using it can make you feel paranoid, angry, and hostile, even when you're not high. It impairs your judgment and you can find yourself in situations involving unprotected sex, risking HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancy, and rape. Even first-time users have experienced seizures or heart attacks.
[ ]affects your memory, self-control, judgment, and your health. Both addictive and illegal, one joint affects the lungs as much as four cigarettes.
[ ]is also a date rape drug, dissolving easily in carbonated drinks.
[ ]is part stimulant and part hallucinogen. It can alter mood, memory and thinking. Long term use can damage your liver, kidneys, motor skills and memory.
[ ]is a date rape drug. It sedates the body and slows breathing and heart rates to dangerous levels. As little as one capful can cause seizures and stop breathing. Overdoses can lead to death. Since it is a clear liquid it can be added to drinks and you'll never know. So, be careful not to leave your drinks where others can dose them. Only let people you trust get a drink for you.
[ ]causes amnesia and loss of pain. The liquid form can be hidden in drinks, the powder sprinkled into cigarettes or joints. Overdoses lead to delirium and death

Inhalants are poisons, so be aware that sniffing can kill you by preventing oxygen from getting to the brain.

Substance abuse can cause a teen to drop out of school, lose friends, lose values, lose self-respect, and even lose his / her life.

Cocaine is a stimulant found in pill, powder, or chunk form. It is addictive and causes increased heart rate, convulsions, insomnia, acne and sores. Panic, anxiety, psychotic or violent behavior and severe depression are also serious effects.

Nitrous oxide is a colorless and almost odorless gas. It can cause euphoria and dizziness, relaxed muscles, lowered blood pressure and fast heart rate, sometimes leading to becoming unconscious. Sudden death has occurred when sniffing it.

LSD is a hallucinogen, which affects your brain, heart, and your self-control. It is distributed in vials, sugar cubes, gel wafers, pills or blotter paper that is chewed or swallowed. (Although this statement is not fully true)

Methamphetamine is very addictive and dangerous. Using it can make you feel paranoid, angry, and hostile, even when you're not high. It impairs your judgment and you can find yourself in situations involving unprotected sex, risking HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancy, and rape. Even first-time users have experienced seizures or heart attacks.

Marijuana affects your memory, self-control, judgment, and your health. Both addictive and illegal, one joint affects the lungs as much as four cigarettes. (I don't agree with this either)

Rohypnol is a date rape drug. It sedates the body and slows breathing and heart rates to dangerous levels. As little as one capful can cause seizures and stop breathing. Overdoses can lead to death. Since it is a clear liquid it can be added to drinks and you'll never know. So, be careful not to leave your drinks where others can dose them. Only let people you trust get a drink for you.

GHB causes amnesia and loss of pain. The liquid form can be hidden in drinks, the powder sprinkled into cigarettes or joints. Overdoses lead to delirium and death.

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