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orangepotato

orangepotato

Student
Mar 26, 2020
148
I'm afraid of not actually ODing and waking up with brain damage or something, then I might not be able to ctb again. Is this a real risk?
 
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peacefulhorizons

peacefulhorizons

Wizard
Dec 31, 2019
676
short answer: absolutely

opiods aren't very neuroprotective in events of hypoxia
 
exhausteduntreatable

exhausteduntreatable

Member
Oct 8, 2021
80
Yes, unfortunately. I have seen this first hand. Damage to the brain, eyes, kidneys, liver, digestive system, etc. All possible. It's why failed overdoses are so terrible in addition to the possibility of a forced stay in a psych ward and other consequences. Oftentimes intervention happens quite quickly (the person backs out) and serious long-term damage is prevented though.
 

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