First Aid for Drug Abuse: Symptoms & Signs

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Overdose symptoms include:

abnormal pupil size and pupils that do not change when exposed to light

agitation and terror

convulsions or tremors

hallucinations, paranoia, or violent behavior

inability to coordinate movement

staggering or unsteady walk

unconsciousness

Symptoms associated with drug withdrawal include:

abdominal cramping

agitation or restlessness

cold sweats

convulsions

delusions, or believing something despite evidence that it is not true

hallucinations

shaking

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 08/29/01

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