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Drug Poisoning (Overdose)

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Drug Poisoning (Overdose)

Drug poisoning (or drug overdose) can happen when a person takes more of a drug than can be broken down in the body. Overdoses can be fatal. Drugs commonly involved in overdoses can be prescription or illegally made or sold. This includes opioids (Fentanyl, heroin, etc.), stimulants, antidepressants and benzodiazepines. Polysubstance use, where an individual uses more than one drug, either knowingly or unknowingly, is increasingly common. Opioids are involved in most drug overdose deaths. Visit Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Resources for more information.