Sentences with phrase «overdose on a substance»

Just because you can't overdose on a substance doesn't mean it isn't addictive.

Not exact matches

According to emergency responders, as a result of the local ban on synthetic drugs and bath salts, (voted into law by the Saugerties Town Board on March 29, 2012), hospitalizations resulting from overdoses caused by the use of these substances have been significantly reduced.

Because he was making way more money than any of his hangers - on, he got a swelled head and decided to serve as the fulcrum of a non-stop, substance - abusing party which eventually culminated with a heroin overdose in his studio at the age of 27.

An accidental overdose can prove fatal depending on the substance.

Thus, many countries that have adopted age restrictions on their needle exchange programs and supervised injection facilities have seen predictably higher rates of infection and overdose among substance - using youth.

Professional Experience Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center (City, ST) 11/2008 — Present Early Intervention and Prevention Specialist / Medical Case Manager • Led public education in HIV and communicable disease spread, impact, and management • Counseled clients and the public on issues of substance abuse and overdose prevention • Created and executed large scale education presentations and small group training sessions • Tailored curriculum to reach people of varied backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities • Administered HIV testing and provided client counseling • Generated insight into relationship management, education, and grief counseling