This blog will tell you about overdose of narcotic stimulants. Stimulants are drugs that have an irritating effect on the human central nervous system, leading to an increase in heart rate and respiration, a sharp rise in blood pressure and body temperature. Overdose with stimulants can cause seizures, rupture of blood vessels in the brain (stroke or micro-stroke), heart attack, respiratory and cardiac arrest, death.
Stimulants include: cocaine, pervitin ("Vint"), ephetron ("Jeff"), amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDMA ("ecstasy") and others.
Overdose is a condition caused by overdose of the usual drugs for the body. The lethal dose is different for all people. When the drug is used regularly and frequently, a habit (tolerance) is formed towards it and the lethal dose is increased. Therefore, people who do not have experience using stimulants are more likely to overdose on them. Overdose and fatal outcome are also affected by the drug intake, general condition of the body, concomitant use of drugs and alcohol, use of some medications.
Taking drugs alone is dangerous: if you overdose, no one will be able to give you first aid.
Concomitant use of stimulants and opiates, such as heroin with cocaine, especially increases the risk of overdose. Alcohol in combination with a stimulant also promotes the development of overdose. The result is an increased risk of overheating and difficulty getting out of the situation.
Signs of stimulant overdose:
Dizziness;
headache;
Tremor;
Facial redness;
Increase in body temperature;
Chest pain;
Increased heart rate;
Heart rate;
Vomiting;
Convulsions;
Disordered mind (disorientation, lack of response);
Panic;
Hallucinations;
If a person has:
A sharp rise in body temperature, seizures and cardiac arrest.
their life is in danger
Even if you have any of these symptoms, you need to call an ambulance.
First aid in case of overdose with stimulants
How can we help others in case of overdose of stimulants?
In case of excessive anxiety, nervous disorder and fear:
Bring it to a quiet, cool place and let it cool. Open the window to breathe fresh air. Turn off or dim the lights. Try to calm him down, make sure he is not in danger, start a quiet conversation, maybe give 2 pills of phenazepam.
During a convulsive attack
Lay it on the floor, or on the bed, away from sharp objects and protect it from sharp movements. No need to hold the tongue by hand, or put a spoon in the mouth.
Call an ambulance immediately!
What can not help you with overdose with stimulants:
Do not place the victim in a cold bath
Do not take any medication, salt water, glucose or blood;
Naloxone is not an adjunct to stimulant overdose;
Do not leave the victim alone, try to be close to him before the ambulance arrives;
Do not take opiates, this may exacerbate the overdose and lead the victim to death;
Do not give alcohol to the victim, it will only aggravate his condition;
