Definition. 1  Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), also called acute respiratory distress syndrome, is a type of lung (pulmonary) failure that may result from any disease that causes large amounts of fluid to collect in the lungs.
I would make up reasons to go to the hospital just so the doctor could prescribe me with lortabs or hydrocodone. No one knew that I was doing this, until the day I tried to commit suicide by mildly overdosing on seven hydrocodone pills. I locked myself in the bathroom and swallowed all seven of them.
If someone has attempted suicide: 1  Don't leave the person alone. 2  Call 911 or your local emergency number right away. 3  Or, if you think you can do so safely, take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room yourself. 4  Try to find out if he or she is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or may have taken an overdose. Call 911 or your local emergency number right away. 2  Or, if you think you can do so safely, take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room yourself. 3  Try to find out if he or she is under the influence of alcohol or drugs or may have taken an overdose. 4  Tell a family member or friend right away what's going on.