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[quote=Anonymous]I found someone today who had overdosed on some prescription drug(s) and alcohol in an attempt to kill herself. She was still breathing but totally unconscious and non-responsive to the sounds of her dog barking, the police breaking down the door, EMS yelling her name and moving her. We found her around 2:00 this afternoon, and she could not have been there longer than the evening prior. She had thrown up at least twice, which EMS said was probably the only reason she was still alive. I'm not sure what drugs she took. An entire giant bottle (the size of two bottles, really) was empty on the bedside table. As of this evening, the hospital reports that there has been no change in her condition / she has not gained consciousness.

I know nothing about drug overdose outcomes. Can anyone speak to the likelihood of her emerging from this without brain damage, based on this limited info I have? I just can't stop thinking about any of it. A friend said it is not uncommon for someone who has overdosed to maintain breathing but completely lose brain functionality. It's a heartbreaking situation, and I am sad that we couldn't have found her sooner. 
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