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Depends on the (type of) drug, for example :
narcotics = respiratory depression
KCl & Aspirin = electrolyte imbalance
alcohol = mental & metabolic depression (ultimately the heart just stops).
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What is known to be the cause of Elvis Presley's death?
The known cause of Elvis Presley's death was due to cardiac arrhythmia which in turn was a result of his consistent misuse of the drugs prescribed to him.
What is the cause of heath ledgers death?
The cause of Heath Ledger's death was an accidental overdose. Heath Ledger had sleep problems for almost all of his acting career and was taking prescribed drugs to help him sleep. Heath accidentally overdosed on his pills and was found dead by his masseuse hours later.
Why did Marilyn Monroe die at age 36?
Her cause of death was indicated as a drug overdose.Her cause of death was indicated as a drug overdose.Her cause of death was indicated as a drug overdose.Her cause of death was indicated as a drug overdose.Her cause of death was indicated as a drug overdose.Her cause of death was indicated as a drug overdose.
What were the published causes of death for Vesta Williams?
The published cause of death for the woman named Vesta Williams is a natural cause. The published natural cause was from hypertensive heart disease.
What was josephine baker cause of death?
she was shot
What was the cause of jahangirs death?
jahangir's cause of eath was drugs
Can drugs cause death the first time you use it?
Yes
What is the worst thing drugs can do to your brain?
The worst thing drugs can do is to cause death. Drugs can cause brain damage and many other health and social problems. Some may say that damage done by drugs is worse that death because it lasts the rest of your life.
What drugs cause death?
All of them, given a sufficiently large dose.
What problems do gangs cause?
arson graffiti drugs death and riots.
Can drugs cause deaths?
it depends on the drugs used. Most man-made drugs such as cocaine and heroin can easily cause death from an overdose. Other drugs such as marijuana cannot kill you. so basically, yes SOME drugs can kill you.
What is the leading cause of death for ages 15-19?
Drugs is one way to put it.
What is known to be the cause of Elvis Presley's death?
The known cause of Elvis Presley's death was due to cardiac arrhythmia which in turn was a result of his consistent misuse of the drugs prescribed to him.
What is the need to classify drugs?
It is important to know how much medication or drugs is too much for the body to handle. Drugs used over a therapeutic level can cause an overdoes or death.
What can happen after accidental ingestion of some drugs?
Accidental ingestion of some drugs may cause ataxia, seizures , sensory neuropathies, or coma and death. The chronic administration of antihistamine medication and anticonvulsive drugs may cause ataxia in children.
A substance that tends to impair health or cause death when introduced into the body or onto skin surfaces?
drugs
What was the cause of Gerald levert death?
A combination of prescription drugs and over the counter medicine. He also had pnemonia.
