overdose

overdose on (something)

To experience an extreme, life-threatening physical reaction to too large or too many doses of some drug, especially heroin, opioids, cocaine, or amphetamines. I thought I was overdosing on my medication when I started losing consciousness like that. My brother eventually overdosed on morphine after getting addicted to it following his surgery.
See also: on, overdose

overdose with (something)

1. To experience an extreme, life-threatening physical reaction to an excessive size or amount of doses of some drug, especially heroin, opioids, cocaine, or amphetamines. My brother eventually overdosed with morphine after getting addicted to it following his surgery. A lot of people don't even think about the possibility of overdosing with over-the-counter pain killers.
2. To cause someone else to experience such a reaction by administering a drug to them. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "overdose" and "with." He lost consciousness because the nurse overdosed him with the medication.
3. To ingest an excessive amount something, especially to the point of discomfort or displeasure. Usually used jocularly or lightheartedly. I don't feel so good—I think I overdosed with chocolate! We felt like we had overdosed with salt after eating so many potato chips.
4. To give or apply an excessive amount of something to someone or something, especially to the point of discomfort or displeasure. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "overdose" and "with." My mom always overdoses us with chocolate chip cookies whenever we come home for the holidays. Don't overdose the sauce with pepper this time!
See also: overdose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

overdose (someone) (on something)

 and overdose someone with something
to give someone too much of some substance, usually a drug. The police say he overdosed on heroine. Sam overdosed his sister on the cough medicine. She overdosed herself with aspirin.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • overdose on (something)
  • overdose with (something)
  • overjolt
  • overamp
  • overamped
  • the walking wounded
  • walking wounded
  • beat (one) to within an inch of (one's) life
  • the killer kind
  • pull through
References in periodicals archive
Specifically in 25 states (Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin), opioid overdose deaths dropped 5% overall, but fentanyl-related deaths increased 11%.
U.S. Opioid Deaths Take a Small Dip, as Fentanyl Leaves Deadly Mark
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death.
Renz Center to host candlelight vigil, overdose prevention training Aug. 29
This likely also contributed to the decrease in overdose deaths.
Overdose-Reversing Drug Linked To Drop In US Overdose Deaths
The researchers found that compared with rural counties, urban counties had a higher age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in 2017 (22.0 versus 20.0 per 100,000, respectively).
Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rate Higher in Urban Counties; Rates of age-adjusted death higher in urban counties for men; higher in rural counties for women
"Every day, we see lives around us being changed and lost to overdose. Overdose does not discriminate - it could be you or someone you love, a friend, colleague or your neighbor.
Merrimack Valley Overdose Awareness Day - #MillCityRemembers
Among 70,237 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2017, 47,600 (67.8%) involved an opioid.
CASE REPORT
* The largest category of drugs used in workplace overdose deaths were illicit drugs such as cocaine, cannabinoids and heroin.
Responding to a Suspected Opioid Overdose
5XThinking's CEO, Simon Hall, will now become Overdose Digital's managing director for EMEA, and will work alongside the existing leadership team to drive further growth for the organisation, as well as continue to deliver high performance eCommerce strategies.
Overdose.Digital Acquires eCommerce Consultancy 5XThinking
"This study suggests going up and down on opioid doses -- also called dose variability -- could present an increased risk of overdose. Through this study, we also found eventually discontinuing opioid therapy may prevent overdoses," said Ingrid.
Opioid overdose linked to varying dosage, claims study
Many states have adopted policies aimed at combatting the overdose epidemic.
Good Samaritan harm reduction policy and drug overdose deaths
Americans are now more likely to die from a drug overdose than a car accident, making drug abuse the leading cause if accidental death.
Study: Fentanyl Deaths Rose More Than 1,000% Since 2011 in US
Weed overdose is very much real and here are the common signs of it happening.
Marijuana Overdose: Signs, First Aid And Treatment
For instance, prior to 2015, fentanyl accounted for less than three percent of New York overdose deaths annually; by 2016, it was 44%.
Trying to Avoid an Overdose
"Overall, the overdose epidemic continues to worsen, and it has grown increasingly complex by coinvolvement of prescription and illicit drugs," Lawrence Scholl, PhD, MPH, and his associates at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention wrote in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses