Opioid Poisoning

Opioid intoxication is a situation in which the body receives an amount of these substances that exceeds its ability to handle them, affecting functions as important as breathing and level of consciousness. It is an emergency that requires immediate care.

Warning signs: deep drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, pale or bluish skin, confusion, and difficulty waking the person.

What to do? In the face of these signs, emergency help should be sought immediately, since the condition can worsen rapidly.

Care in the acute moment falls to the emergency physician, and for subsequent support the psychiatrist and psychologist may step in. If you suspect a situation like this, do not wait: contacting emergency services immediately can make the difference.