Drug Overdose (Opioids, Stimulants, Benzodiazepines, and Muscle Relaxants)
Infectious agent: N/A
Description of condition: Acute toxicity to a substance (opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, or muscle relaxants), prescription or illicit, at a scale that overwhelms normal physiological functioning and requires immediate medical intervention. Overdose symptomology is largely dependent on the substance(s) but generally could include psychosis, coma, respiratory depression, seizures, and/or hallucinations. Most overdoses involve multiple drugs (polydrug). Drug overdoses are reportable regardless of intent. Intent refers to attempted suicide, homicide (intentional), or an accidental overdose (unintentional).
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Other Resources
- TN Together: https://www.tntogether.com
- Overdose Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prevention/index.html
- TN Annual Overdose Reports and Presentations https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/pdo/pdo/facts-figures.html
- TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Fast Facts https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/research/tdmhsas-fast-facts-test-3.html
- Naloxone Training Information https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/csmd-board/csmd-board/naloxone-training-information.html
- Resources for Patients https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/pdo/pdo/resources/r/patients.html
- Resources for Providers: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/providers/index.html
- Resources for Pharmacists https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/pharmacists_brochure-a.pdf