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13 hours ago · Alcohol is a common cause of substance-induced psychosis or episodes, which may occur through acute intoxication, chronic alcoholism, withdrawal, exacerbation of existing disorders, or acute idiosyncratic reactions.
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1 day ago · Carbon monoxide poisoning is relatively common, resulting in more than 20,000 emergency room visits a year in the United States. [1] [10] It is the most common type of fatal poisoning in many countries. [11] In the United States, non-fire related cases result in more than 400 deaths a year. [1]
1 day ago · The risk of alcohol dependence begins at low levels of drinking and increases directly with both the volume of alcohol consumed and a pattern of drinking larger amounts on an occasion, to the point of intoxication, which is sometimes called binge drinking. Binge drinking is the most common pattern of alcoholism.
1 day ago · Rhode Island ranks third with an alcohol poisoning death rate of 22.8% per million people. Despite being one of the smallest states, its rate is notably high. Arizona and Wyoming also have high alcohol poisoning death rates of 18.7% and 17.7%, respectively. These figures place them among the top five states with this concerning statistic.
2 days ago · Topical (or transdermal; via the skin) and inhalative exposure to fentanyl is extremely unlikely to cause intoxication or overdose (except in cases of prolonged exposure with very large quantities of fentanyl), and first responders such as paramedics and police officers are at minimal risk of fentanyl poisoning through accidental contact with ...
2 days ago · The primary immediate psychological effects of LSD are visual hallucinations and illusions, often referred to as "trips". These effects typically begin within 20–30 minutes of oral ingestion, peak three to four hours after ingestion, and can last up to 20 hours, particularly with higher doses.
1 day ago · Low doses produce a numbness in the extremities and intoxication, characterized by staggering, unsteady gait, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and loss of balance. Moderate doses (5–10 mg intranasal, or 0.01–0.02 mg/kg intramuscular or intravenous) will produce analgesia and anesthesia.
