Question

Which of the following are the primary causes of coma and death resulting from excessive doses of drugs and alcohol?

Options

• Respiratory failure, heart failure, and cerebral haemorrhage

• Hepatic encephalopathy, splenic rupture, and hypertension

• Severe dehydration, pancreatic failure, and cardiac arrest

• Kidney failure, pulmonary embolism, and stomach ulceration

Answer 1

Excessive doses of drugs and alcohol can lead to coma and death primarily through respiratory failure, heart failure, or cerebral haemorrhage. Combining alcohol with drugs further exacerbates these risks, often resulting in fatal overdoses.