overdose
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A continued drop in drug overdose deaths contributed to the low rate, while influenza and pneumonia now rank among the top 10 causes of death, according to a CDC preliminary report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Supervisor Janice Hahn has taken up the issue, backing a March motion directing county departments to report back on jail deaths and overdose prevention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
But investigations found he had been accidentally poisoned with an overdose of vitamin D that had been prescribed for growing pains.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
For decades, doctors have relied on a drug called acetylcysteine as an effective antidote for acetaminophen overdose.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 18, 2026
"Then Sandy could not have died of an overdose of lemon juice, which is what I saw Crow put in his flask?"
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
He also took steps to prevent fentanyl overdoses and reduce absenteeism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Lo, life expectancy in the U.S. hit a record in 2024 as death rates for heart disease, cancer, Covid and drug overdoses fell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 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
In July 2021, after Deputy Zachary Cotton reversed several overdoses using the opioid blocker Narcan, some deputies harangued him for saving the people who had overdosed.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2024
Karie Davies confirmed that Gibson had been cleared to take his dog back, but maintained that the animal had overdosed even though they have not found proof of drugs in its system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
His attorneys declined to comment, but one defense lawyer, Seymour Amster, previously said Buck denied any role in the deaths of Moore or Timothy Dean, 55, who overdosed Jan. 7.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 30, 2019
In his quest for visibility he’ll hashtag as many words as possible, which makes his posts look like corporate disclaimer agreements that overdosed on Adderall: “#fearthebeard #tactical #tacticalgear #beastmode #multicam #hueys #fearthebeard #ally #selfie …”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2019
I, too, was so overdosed with Horace as a boy, that I don’t do him justice now I am old.
From Tennyson and His Friends by Various
"In the future, there will come a time when we will provide multi-supplements tailored to each individual. There will be no need to worry about overdosing," concludes Prof. Fukui.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2024
“If you see someone overdosing, give it to them and call 911. It could save their life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
For heaven's sake, the spaghetti was too salty — I was overdosing the pasta water.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2022
Whatever our concerns might be about overdosing on screen time, the truth is that people keep buying larger and larger-screen phones.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2019
I should be afraid of your not thoroughly understanding my constitution, Tom, and overdosing me.
From Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes by Fenn, George Manville
