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overdose

[oh-ver-dohs, oh-ver-dohs, oh-ver-dohs] / ˈoʊ vərˌdoʊs, ˈoʊ vərˌdoʊs, ˌoʊ vərˈdoʊs /


NOUN
OD




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He died earlier this year of a drug overdose, according to coroner’s records.

From Los Angeles Times

The remnants of Purdue will become Knoa Pharma, a company owned by a foundation, that will provide opioid use disorder treatments and overdose reversal medicines, "with no obligation to maximize profits," the company said.

From Barron's

He said illegal immigration also has contributed to fentanyl overdoses in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Carrillo died earlier this year of a drug overdose, according to coroner’s records.

From Los Angeles Times

Men are also more likely to use drugs and to overdose.

From Los Angeles Times