overdose
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But the good news, or the kind-of good news, or the “why in God’s name did this take so long” news, is that Infantino has finally choked on an overdose of hubris.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
In a statement, the council said it had engaged with the relevant statutory agencies to look at how overdose prevention facilities operated elsewhere and would "continue to advocate for evidence-based, long-term solutions".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Colby said it is important for people to understand that fentanyl cannot be absorbed through contact, so that they are not fearful to intervene when witnessing an overdose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
The agency reported that deaths related to drug overdose decreased by more than 26% between 2023 and 2024, marking the largest year-to-year drop in those types of fatalities recorded by the federal government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
When pickled and eaten, these Murtlap growths promote resistance to curses and jinxes, though an overdose may cause unsightly purple ear hair.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
The CDC says the increase in life expectancy in 2024 primarily owed to declining death rates from unintentional injuries, including drug overdoses, Covid, heart disease, cancer and homicide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Probation officials contend the water bottle ban is common practice and consistent with state law, but the lawsuit alleges it paved the way for the overdoses last April.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
In 2024, the number of fatal overdoses across the US fell by around 25%.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
"A common misconception is that opioid overdoses primarily affect younger people," said Gab Pasia, M.A., lead author of the study and a medical student at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2025
The medical personnel were trained to handle drug overdoses and minor injuries, and knew very little about cerebral palsy.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
