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- GHB
GHB is a party drug that produces feelings of euphoria, confidence, relaxation and sociability. GHB is highly addictive and even a small increase in dose can cause serious effects or death.
- Brain death
Brain death differs from other states of unconsciousness in important ways.
- At the end – dying explained
Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.
- Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines (tranquillisers) are highly addictive and should only be used for certain conditions in a short-term or emergency situation.
- Fainting
Common causes of fainting include heat, pain, distress, the sight of blood, anxiety and hyperventilating.
- Blood pressure (low) - hypotension
Low blood pressure is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body.
- Spiders
Australia has about 2,000 species of spider but most species are relatively harmless to humans.
- Psychedelics
Psychedelics also known as Hallucinogens target specific centres of the brain to alter its understanding of sensory input.
- Save lives. Save 000 for emergencies
I promise to save lives by saving ambulances for emergencies #save000foremergencies
- Bleeding
Bleeding may be minor or it may be a life-threatening medical emergency.