What is meant by drug abuse is the use of drugs that exceed the usage rules. This can lead to physical and psychological disorders, depending on the type of drugs taken.
The use of drugs can depress the central nervous system and brain activity. People whose bodies are affected by the drug showed extreme behavior from slow to hyperactive levels.
According to Stanley M. Zildo as quoted from his book entitled 'First Aid, How to Properly First Aid and Emergency', the use of the drug is injected into the body can be seen from the injection in the arm or other body members. Equipment used to use the drug can also be seen from the objects around it.
When they find the victim of a drug overdose, do the handling as follows:
1. Keep breathing path and do artificial respiration if necessary
2. Try to keep the victim woke up, use a cloth or a wet towel to wipe his face.
3. Encourage the victim to talk if possible. Ask drugs used and how much.
4. If the victim is still under the influence of drugs and his mouth was still visible remnants of drugs, remove with fingers to draw her to wear. Try to keep the victim not to choke.
5. If you feel unsafe situations, seek immediate paramedics.
1. Keep breathing path and do artificial respiration if necessary
2. Try to keep the victim woke up, use a cloth or a wet towel to wipe his face.
3. Encourage the victim to talk if possible. Ask drugs used and how much.
4. If the victim is still under the influence of drugs and his mouth was still visible remnants of drugs, remove with fingers to draw her to wear. Try to keep the victim not to choke.
5. If you feel unsafe situations, seek immediate paramedics.
