37 28TH ANNUAL CRIME PREVENTION GUIDE Physical Symptoms of Stimulant Abuse: • Loss of appetite or weight loss • Memory loss and problems thinking clearly • External indications of mood or emotional problems (aggressive or violent behavior) • High body temperature and skin flushing • Anxiety and delusions • Dilated pupils • Sweating, shaking or tremors • Restlessness and hyperactivity • Paranoia or nervousness • Increased blood pressure, heart rate, or irregular heartbeat • Repetitive behaviors www.drugrehab.org WARNING SIGNS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE continued OPIOID-RELATED OVERDOSES AND DEATHS IN PEI • All overdose cases reported below involved mixed toxicology (i.e. one or more opioids combined with one or more non-opioid substances, such as alcohol). • All deaths reported below involved mixed toxicology (i.e. one or more opioids, plus one or more non-opioid substances). 1 Accidental/unintentional overdoses involving opioids does not include overdoses that occurred as a result of intentional self-inflicted harm. 2 Accidental/unintentional deaths involving opioids does not include deaths that occurred as a result of intentional self-inflicted harm; only closed (certified) cases are reported. 3 Surveillance by the Chief Public Health Office of toxicological cases presenting to PEI’s emergency departments began in May 2017. 4 Due to the length of time required for death investigations, accidental apparent opioid-related deaths are reported with a minimum 3-month lag. princeedwardisland.ca Published date: April 10, 2018 Time period January to March, 2018 4 not yet available4 103 14 2017 not available 5 2016 Number of accidental opioid-related overdoses in PEI1 Number of accidental apparent opioid-related deaths in PEI2
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