2 yr old given overdose.

[bk7192]

My daughter was given overdose of pain meds when she was 2. Was quickly given antidote.  What kind of problems could this cause her as an adult? How did this affect her brain and behavior?

[EvolverU]

Addiction is a disease -- both psychological & neurological. It's not her fault that she's an addict. It will be up to her, though, to seek help! Studies have been done that show that addicts' respond differently to stress levels (in the most primitive parts of our brains) than 'regular' folks -- thus the tendency to self-medicate. The big question is whether this happens environmentally or genetically or via a combo of the two. Whatever the cause (& I too, doubt it's down to an OD when she was two), it's happening now & therefore she needs treatment. Has she tried to detox or go to rehab? Does she recognize her addiction? Does she want to stop? If so, please get her to the site so that we can talk to her.

[Danny111]

I have to agree with the other posts.  I'm sure my parents wondered what my deal was as well.  As a parent I can definitely see how you would want an easy clear answer but I don't believe there is one.  I'm sorry your daughter is having or did have trouble.

[motye51]

I think its safe to say that you can't blame your daughter being an addict on the fact that she got an accidental overdose of morphine when she was 2. Shes just a drug addict......most of us on this site are....recovering addicts.
Have ya'll discussed her using?

[bk7192]

Even when she was little i can remember her just throwing herself backward just for the rush always doing something risky like that part of the brain that says hey thats dangerous don't do that is shut off.

[BearsFan1966]

I do not think her behavior has any thing to do with what happened to her 21 years ago. I think that what she is doing is totally on her and who she is hanging out with, how long has she been doing drugs?

[bk7192]

She was given morphine a burn unit at children's hospital the nurse gave her a Qe yr olds dose. She's 23 now and has had drug problems with pain killers as a teen she just kept doing outlandish things for a rush and even has asked herself why she keeps doing things even tho it gets her in trouble.

[NeverAgain127]

Hello!

This is a question for the pediatrician.  OD can cause swelling of the brain, but if an antidote was given quickly, this doesn't happen or is relieved very fast.

Let us know what you find out at the doctors...

[EvolverU]

Hi :)

A couple of questions: What was the drug? How old is she now & what makes you concerned that there might be a lasting effect? Are you seeing something that worries you?