Asked by
Jordan Alonzo
on Dec 10, 2024Verified
A heroin overdose is likely to occur in someone who:
A) takes heroin for a while, stops, and starts again, taking the same amount he or she last took.
B) takes the same dose of heroin over a prolonged period.
C) gradually, but consistently, takes larger doses of heroin.
D) takes heroin for a long time and then begins using a lower than usual dose.
Heroin Overdose
A potentially lethal consequence of using excessive amounts of heroin, leading to symptoms like depressed breathing, coma, and death without timely intervention.
Consistently
Pertaining to something that is done in the same way over time, showing reliability or uniformity in actions or behavior.
Lower Dose
A reduced quantity or concentration of a substance, typically medication, administered or consumed, intending to minimize risk or side effects while maintaining effectiveness.
- Pinpoint the dangers tied to substance addiction, such as the proliferation of diseases and the risk of overdosing.
- Comprehend the principles of drug tolerance and dependence.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the dangers tied to substance addiction, such as the proliferation of diseases and the risk of overdosing.
- Comprehend the principles of drug tolerance and dependence.