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.