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Drug Abuse First Aid: Causes

An overdose of narcotics can cause sleepiness and even unconsciousness.
Uppers (stimulants) produce excitement, increased rate of heartbeat, and rapid breathing. Downers (depressants) do just the opposite.
Mind-altering drugs (hallucinogens), including LSD and other street drugs, may produce paranoia, hallucinations, aggressive behavior, or extreme social withdrawal.
Cannabis-containing drugs, such as marijuana may produce euphoria, relaxation, impaired motor skills, and increased appetite.
Legal prescription drugs are sometimes taken in overdose to achieve effects other than the therapeutic effects for which they were intended. This may lead to exaggeration of their effect (as can happen with uppers and downers), or serious side effects.

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Review Date : 2/19/2002
Reviewed By : Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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