Anyone can overdose when using drugs. Even a small amount can cause an overdose in users who have an especially strong reaction to it. Sometimes a new batch of drugs that you haven't tried before might be particularly strong and could lead to an overdose.

When someone overdoses, it may cause:

• Amphetamine psychosis or fitting
• Faster, irregular heartbeat
• Heart attack
• Bleeding blood vessel in the brain
• Very high fever
• Death (rarely)

Mixing different drugs can also make overdose more likely.

Excess can = overdose

• Try to avoid mixing drugs
• If you're not sure of the strength of anything, always begin with a small amount. More is not necessarily better; more can make you messy and too much can result in collapse or overdose.
• If you're feeling unwell, or someone collapses, tell somebody and seek First Aid.

REMEMBER - Police will not come to a drug related (overdose) call unless there is risk of violence or other danger or if specifically called.