A 45-year-old male client who is addicted to barbiturates reduces his intake of the drug. For which of the following conditions is the client at risk?
A) Hallucinations
B) Tremors
C) Overdose
D) Alcohol abuse
C
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When a person reduces intake of drugs, such as barbiturates or cocaine, the future danger of overdose exists. After the person stops the drug, tolerance is reduced. If the user then takes the dose customarily used before detoxification, this constitutes an overdose and can cause death.
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