Vince was rushed to the hospital because he consumed heroin and could not walk or talk. His mother also found some barbiturates near him and knew he swallowed some of those, too. Once he is examined by the medical staff, what will the physician likely tell Vince's mother to expect?

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Consuming heroin and barbiturates together can lead to respiratory depression, coma, and death. Vince's condition is serious and potentially life-threatening, so the physician is likely to explain to his mother that there is a high risk of mortality.

Vince Was Rushed to the Hospital Because He Consumed Heroin