The dangers behind the high of taking illicit drugs


Rave concerts are one of the places people might be tempted to take illicit drugs for an extra high, but the euphoric effects come with the danger of overdosing and all its serious consequences. — Filepic (for illustration purposes only)

A drug overdose occurs when an individual takes too much of a drug, whether it be prescription medications, over-the-counter medications or illicit drugs.

This typically leads to a toxic level of the drug in their body that is more than their organs can safely process.

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