What is an overdose?

According to the Penington Institute, an overdose means having more of a drug – or combination of drugs – than your body can cope with. There are a number of signs and symptoms that show someone has overdosed. These signs differ with the type of drug used.

Learning more about overdose may just save a life.

Please click on the links below to download helpful information about different types of overdose.

Alcohol Overdose: Signs and What to Do 

Depressants Overdose: Signs and What to Do 

Opioid Overdose: Signs and What to Do

Psychoactive Substances Overdose: Signs and What to Do

Stimulants Overdose: Signs and What to Do 

Crystal Methamphetamine Overdoes: Signs and What to Do

If you or a loved one does not feel in control of their drug use, please ask for help.

Harbor Health offers recovery services at our community health centers in Dorchester, Plymouth, and Hyannis.