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Eyes - Opioid intoxication
Constricted pupils
Eyes - CNS Stimulants - intoxication
Dilated Pupils
Intoxication on Opioids
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Constricted pupils
decreased respirations
drowsiness
euphoria
hypotension
Impaired memory, attention and judgement
psychomotor retardation
slurred speech
With overdose of opioids the drug to take is...
Narcan
Opioid withdrawal may be treated with....(drug)
Methadone (detoxification)
Study question
Alcohol withdrawl can take place _ hours after cessation
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