Taking more than the recommended amount of a drug – overdosing – puts a toxic level of the drug in your body. Drug overdoses can be intentional or accidental. While most people think that drug overdosing just happens with illegal drugs, it’s possible with just about any kind, including over-the-counter medicines.
Drug overdoses can lead to life-threatening complications that require emergency medical care. Goshen Hospital Emergency Department has a team of board certified physicians and nurses who are experienced in fast treatment for drug overdose in Goshen, IN. If you suspect an overdose (OD) of any kind of substance, call 911 or come to our emergency room on High Park Avenue for exceptional care.