What can cause a stimulant overdose

• Using different drugs at the same time (especially injecting stimulants with other drugs such as heroin)
• Not knowing a drugs purity or contents
• Stronger tolerance to stimulants may lead to increased use and overdoses
• Pre-existing health problems, particularly heart conditions and liver disease
• Prolonged use (bingeing) and excessive sleep deprivation
• Severe dehydration

So how do you spot a stimulant overdose?

• Breathing and heartbeat may be very fast
• Unconsciousness
• Chest pains
• Very large pupils
• Seizures or shaking
• Muscle cramping
• Dizziness
• Problems urinating

Tips to avoid a stimulant overdose

• Avoid using alone: if you overdose, you want someone around to help
• Know your tolerance
• Avoid using different drugs at the same time
• Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks
• Avoid excessive use and sleep deprivation
• Try and use through safer transmission methods (eg. Smoking/sniffing rather than injecting)
• Don’t use when on medication.
• In the event of an overdose ALWAYS call the emergency services!