The majority of intoxicated individuals expire from trauma or respiratory complications. There is no scientific evidence that demonstrates different effects or outcomes dependent on race. There is no scientific evidence that demonstrates different effects or outcomes dependent on gender. They may report bizarre, agitated behavior in the patient. Miosis is common in conjunction with a blank stare.
Respiratory problems are rare and are related to inhalation, co-ingestants or seizures.
There is a myriad of neuropsychiatric presentations. Ten percent of patients may be comatose. Clinical symptoms and outcome correlate poorly with serum or urine drug concentrations. Rule out hypoglycemia in altered mental status. Urine pregnancy test for female patients in childbearing age group.