overdose
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Drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, and the case is being investigated as a possible fentanyl overdose, the sources said.
From Los Angeles Times
The number of fatal fentanyl overdoses surpassed a record set the previous year by 47%, sounding yet another alarm about the potency of the deadly synthetic opioid.
From Seattle Times
The office had also been equipped with Narcan, which can treat a toxic exposure to or overdose from narcotic substances in an emergency.
From Los Angeles Times
She said she carries Narcan, a drug to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, because she knows people who use narcotics in the neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times
Prison bosses said the move had reduced drug overdoses behind bars.
From BBC
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