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Tricky question: directly? No. Indirectly? Yes.
Tolerance to a drug or substance occurs when the body adapts to regular doses and results in more of the drug or substance being required to achieve the same effect. So a regular drug or substance user may be able to take higher doses without overdosing. (Although tolerance won't prevent overdoses where the strength of the drug has increased without the user's knowledge and they don't lower the dose or from users making excessively large dose increases.)
But, many overdoses occur when users have a lowered tolerance to the drug or substance. This most often occurs when the user stops using for a period of time and then resumes using again with the same dose. As their tolerence has decreased, their previous safe dose can be too much and result in overdose. This is the cause of a large number of heroin overdoses: users stop for a while then use the same amount they previously could handle.
If someone hasn't used a drug or substance for any length of time, they should always use a smaller amount to reduce their chance of overdose.
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When was Z-Ro Tolerance created?
Z-Ro Tolerance was created on 2003-04-27.
What movies show a Values Education Tolerance?
"The Outsiders," was a good tolerance flick.
How do you get minimum and maximum value of resistor?
The minimum and maximum possible value is defined by the tolerance. To calculate the range of the resistor, simply add or remove the amount of the tolerance. For example, a 100Kohm resistor with 5% tolerance can range from 95Kohm through until 105Kohm. The lower the tolerance, the more accurate the resistor is.
Can you overdose on Flintstones Gummy Vitamins?
Too much of anything can be fatal. There have been people that OD'ed on water and died. So the answer is yes, you can overdose on vitamins.
Why did Akbar introduce Din-i-Ilahi?
Akbar practiced tolerance between Hindus and Muslims. The introduction of Din-i-Ilahi helped him to promote this tolerance.
Can tolerance cause a overdose?
Only if you take more of a certain medicine to try to overcome the tolerance. Be careful!
. A drug user who has developed a high tolerance to a drug could take an overdose large enough to cause death?
Yes
How does tolerance for drugs lead to abuse or overdose?
Tolerance requires higher and higher doses to achieve the original effects.
How can tolerance lead to alcoholism?
If you have a telerance for alcohol it can increase the likelihood of drinking more or a drug overdose.
Can one overdose on ritilin?
It is possible to overdose on ritalin. The amount of ritalin needed to overdose varies from person to person; with height, weight, and tolerance. Certain health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure should also be taken into consideration regarding amphetamine overdose.
Will a drug overdose cause death?
Yes, a drug overdose will cause death if medical intervention is not sought in good time.
Does LSD cause tolerance or dependence?
While tolerance to the effects of LSD can develop, it is unlikely to cause dependence.
How many milligrams of seroquel would cause fatal overdose?
Seroquel is generally hard to overdose on, as it is designed for people with psychotic disorders. Some people are perscribed 1200mg a day. It is an expensive drug. Remembering it depends on what you are using it for (insomnia or psychotic disorder), your tolerance to the drug, whether you've eaten or if you combine it with other drugs.
How much methadine does it take to overdose?
The amount of methadone it takes to overdose will depend on each individual person. Some factors to consider are how much the person weighs as well as their tolerance to the drug itself.
Can painkillers overdose cause high temperature?
yes overdose painkiller can cause high temperature n other side effects alsoo
Can twenty pills cause overdose?
Yes - if it is something that you can overdose from with 20 of them - like arsenic. No, if it is something you cannot overdose from with 20 of them - like sugar.
Is a drug user who has developed a high tolerance to a drug could take an overdose large enough to cause death?
Drug toxicity mean the degree to which a drug can harm humans or animals. Toxicity may well occur in the recommended dosages. On the other hand, overdose means taking an excessive amount. They are not the same since toxicity may occur without overdose although overdoses often lead to toxicity.
