b'ChapterHow to Manage f conscious, ask questions to help identify the substance and to Iwork out how much has been consumed and at what time.Call Ambulance 000. Ambulance personnel can administer drugsto reverse the effects of a drug overdose.Call Poisons Information 13 11 26.Reassure and cover the patient.Be careful and alert as the patient may becomeaggressive and violent.If unconscious, place into the recovery position andclosely monitor patient for response, airway, normalbreathing while waiting for Ambulance.Be prepared to commence resuscitation.Example of a Legal DrugCigarette smoking is the single leading cause of preventable disease and premature death in developed countries. About half of all smokers are killed by their addiction. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, many of which are highly toxic such as:Nicotine - an addictive drug. It lowers the heart rate and blood pressure which reduces bloodflow to the hands and feet.Carbon Monoxide - displaces oxygen from the red blood cells and decreases the capacity ofthe blood to carry oxygen to the cells of the body.Tar, Cyanide, Arsenic - contain many cancer causing chemicals. Complications of Smoking ncreases the risk of developing cancer, heart/liver disease and stroke.IIncreases the risk of developing atherosclerosis. Interferes with the immune system thereby increasing the risk of infections.Reduces fertility in women and increases the risk of impotence in men.Lifelong smokers have only about a 50% chance of living past the age of 65, but even if they do reach old age, their well being is likely to be blighted by disease.150 Poisoning'