
Overdose
Medical Emergency
Used with serious, often life-threatening implications, and requires immediate medical attention.

The paramedics recognized it was an overdose and acted quickly.
Serious Tone
The term conveys a grave situation and is used in formal conversations and news reports.

Public health officials reported an increase in overdose cases this year.
Not Just Illegal
It can refer to both illegal drugs and prescribed medications taken beyond the safe limit.

He suffered an overdose from his prescribed painkillers.
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