Drug overdose causes death

Death from drug overdose is not a new problem, even more and more cases are recorded. So are fatal drug overdoses common? Find out through the article below.

Grandparents have a saying "Three parts poison, one part cure". Although the above statement is only relative, in fact not all drugs are good for the health of users. Almost all drugs today have certain side effects, but compared to the effectiveness of treatment, these side effects must be accepted.
The main cause of death is due to overdose. This condition is not uncommon and even tends to increase.
According to NCHS (National Center for Health Statistics of the United States) the death rate from drug overdose increased from 6.1/100,000 population to 19.8/100,000 population within 17 years.
So what drug causes death? Not every drug taken in large amounts can cause death. There are drugs that, when taken in excess, users only experience a few problems such as vomiting, abdominal pain, coma or poisoning. However, there are groups of drugs that, when used in excess, will cause death if not treated promptly.
Furthermore, fatal overdoses of drugs can be very familiar and commonly used drugs. This causes users to be negligent and accidentally overdose with serious consequences.
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Here are the drugs that cause death according to the NCHS (National Center for Health Statistics of the United States):
Cocaine: This is a strong stimulant to the nervous system, is a highly addictive drug that is banned. in many countries around the world. It is also a fatal drug in overdose. Psychostimulants: Includes illegal drugs such as ecstasy, methamphetamine, or legal drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or depression. Opioid drugs: belong to the group of pain relievers, but if the patient abuses them, they become dependent or addicted to the drug. Even death if overdosed. Benzodiazepine: Belongs to a class of tranquilizers, but this is also a drug that can be used a lot and can cause death.

To limit the risk of fatal drug overdose, we note the following issues:
Take medicine according to the dose prescribed by the doctor: When you forget a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Avoid drinking near the time of overdose. When you accidentally take an overdose, you should immediately go to the nearest medical station or hospital for instructions on how to handle it. Spread the word about deadly drugs. Keep medicines out of reach of children or pets

In Vietnam, paracetamol is a familiar drug with many uses such as fever reduction and pain relief. However, this is a drug with quite dangerous side effects if used in excess.
Paracetamol overdose can stimulate the nervous system causing depression and cause a variety of consequences such as low blood pressure, tachycardia, circulatory failure, shock, convulsions, cardiovascular collapse and death. Victims do not die immediately, but often go into a coma and then die or die after a few days in a coma.
Taking an overdose of paracetamol is also considered to be more dangerous than an overdose of injectable or suppository. Because paracetamol can be easily purchased at most pharmacies, many families use it without paying attention to the side effects of the drug, especially overdose.
In general, when using any medicine, we should carefully read the instructions contained in the medicine box or the doctor's instructions. Because the drugs that cause death can come from familiar drugs you use often.
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