Vomiting blood, or blood in bowel movements, can be life threatening. Specific drugs can damage specific organs, depending on the drug. HOME CARE Section 5 of 13 Home care should not be done without first consulting a doctor or poison expert. For some accidental drug overdoses, the local poison control center may recommend home therapy and observation. Syrup of ipecac or other therapies should not be given unless directed by a medical professional.
Most people have telephone access to a local poison control center.
Locate the closest one to you through the American Association of Poison Control Centers . People who take a drug overdose in an attempt to harm themselves generally require psychiatric intervention in addition to poison management. People who overdose for this purpose must be taken to the hospital, even if their overdose seems trivial. These people are at risk for eventually achieving a successful suicide. The sooner you intervene, the better the success of avoiding suicide.