5 Signs You’re Overdosing On Drugs And How To Handle It

#3 – Increased body temperature

Drugs also interfere with the body’s temperature-regulating system called the hypothalamus—a small region of the brain.

When you’re in the middle of an opiate overdose, prescription stimulant overdose, or ecstasy overdose, your skin may either feel clammy or dry and hot as your body temperature rises way above the normal 37 degrees celsius which dehydrates you and puts a strain on your heart, leading to life-threatening consequences.

You should also note that your life is in danger when your lips, skin, and nails appear blue which is due to the low level of oxygen circulating in your red blood cells. Pale skin and nails could also be a sign of drug overdose.