Overdose
Drug Overdose Deaths: Facts and Figures
U.S. Overdose Deaths Involving Stimulants (cocaine and psychostimulants with abuse potential), by Opioid Involvement, 1999-2022.
A drug overdose (overdose or OD) is the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities much greater than are recommended.
What Is an Overdose? - National Harm Reduction Coalition
Overdose (OD) happens when a toxic amount of a drug, or combination of drugs overwhelms the body. People can overdose on lots of things, including alcohol, ...
Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data - CDC
This data visualization presents provisional counts for drug overdose deaths based on a current flow of mortality data in the National Vital Statistics System.
Overdose Prevention Strategy - HHS.gov
We can prevent overdoses and save lives by ensuring equitable access to essential health care and support services without stigma.
Opioid Overdose: How To Respond & Prevent Death
An opioid overdose happens when opioids negatively affect the part of your brain that regulates breathing. It leads to death if it isn't treated in time.
Drug Overdose Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
There's a risk of overdose when drugs or alcohol are misused or taken in large amounts. Severe symptoms without intervention can lead to ...
Overdose Lifeline: Substance Use Disorder Help and Prevention
Overdose Lifeline is a nonprofit that aims to bring awareness and help those affected by substance use disorder and prevent use before it starts.
Drug Overdose Mortality by State - CDC
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Drug overdose - Better Health Channel
Alcohol, medications, illegal drugs and some herbal remedies can all cause damage if an overdose is taken.
Preventing, Recognizing, and Treating Opioid Overdose | SAMHSA
Deliberately misuses a prescription opioid or opioid-based pain medication in way that was not as prescribed by their physician; Mixes opioids ...
Reduce drug overdose deaths — SU‑03 - Healthy People 2030
Drug overdose deaths are a national public health emergency. Naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses and prevent death. Increasing access to naloxone and to ...
Food and Drug Administration Overdose Prevention Framework | FDA
Working across the Agency, FDA's Overdose Prevention priorities closely align with HHS and bring together our ongoing and proposed ...
Opioid Overdose Risk Factors - Mass.gov
Changes in tolerance from not using or using less. · Changes in the drug supply. · Mixing opioids with respiratory depressants or “downers” such as alcohol or ...
Opioid overdose - World Health Organization (WHO)
Opioids are commonly used for the treatment of pain, and include medicines such as morphine, fentanyl and tramadol. Their non-medical use, ...
Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, ...
Drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis eases
A new CDC report shows at least 16000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in ...
Overdose data dashboards - King County, Washington
Non-fatal overdose. Public Health — Seattle & King County monitors drug overdose data to detect potential overdose clusters and identify emerging trends.
Overdose - what to do in an emergency - Better Health Channel
If someone needs urgent medical attention, call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance immediately. Learn more about what causes drug overdose and how to ...
Opioids | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally ...