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sedation

noun as in moderateness

noun as in moderation

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I was constantly looking outside myself for both stimulation and sedation.

In high doses, it can have opioid effects such as sedation.

This was followed by a spell in intensive care and 11 days' sedation.

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In the weeks that followed, she underwent more surgeries, sedation and intubation.

“But they couldn’t provide any details – how many stops would there be, what level of sedation would she receive. Nothing.”

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