Overdose

What it is

An overdose is taking enough of a drug to cause serious harm or death, most often with opioids, sedatives, stimulants or combinations. Opioid overdose deaths remain at historically high levels in North America, driven by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and are rising in parts of Europe. Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses. Coverage centres on prescribing after surgery, drug checking and supervised use sites, and new adulterants in the street supply.

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