T36-T50: Poisoning by drugs, medicaments and biological substances
T40: Poisoning by narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens]
The term "Poisoning by narcotics and psychodysleptics [hallucinogens]" refers to a group of medical conditions caused by the accidental or intentional ingestion of drugs that affect the mind or body in harmful ways. The drugs in this category, such as certain painkillers and mood-altering substances, have the capacity to create a range of health problems. Narcotics can slow down a person's breathing, decrease their heart rate, or lead to unconsciousness. Psychodysleptics, also known as hallucinogens, can distort reality-based perceptions and thoughts, cause severe anxiety, panic, paranoia, or even psychotic reactions. As these conditions progress, they can affect multiple systems within the body, with symptoms varying depending on the type and amount of drug consumed. In serious cases, these conditions can lead to life-threatening situations.
Subcodes of T40:
- T40.0: Poisoning: Opium
- T40.1: Poisoning: Heroin
- T40.2: Poisoning: Other opioids
- T40.3: Poisoning: Methadone
- T40.4: Poisoning: Other synthetic narcotics
- T40.5: Poisoning: Cocaine
- T40.6: Poisoning: Other and unspecified narcotics
- T40.7: Poisoning: Cannabis (derivatives)
- T40.8: Poisoning: Lysergide [LSD]
- T40.9: Poisoning: Other and unspecified psychodysleptics [hallucinogens]
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