No matter how experienced or knowledgeable you are about drugs, you are always at risk of overdose. You could accidentally take too much, or your drug could be something different that is much more potent.
Drug overdoses can occur from a variety of different drugs and can look different depending on what drug a person has taken.
Find the right information:
How to respond to an overdose
How to respond when someone overdoses on depressant drugs.
How to respond to overamping
How to respond when someone overdoses on stimulant drugs, often called overamping.
How to respond to psychological distress
How to respond when someone is in psychological distress after taking drugs.
How you can prevent overdose
Risk factors and ways you can reduce them.
How to respond to a seizure
How to respond when someone has a seizure from drugs.