overdose
v.v. to take too much of a drug or medicine at one time. This can be very dangerous and often requires a doctor's help.
v. to ingest or administer an excessive and potentially lethal dose of a drug or medication. Often used intransitively with the preposition 'on' to specify the substance.
He had to go to the hospital because he overdosed on his medication.
Medical professionals warn that patients can accidentally overdose if they do not follow the specific timing on the label.
The documentary explores the tragic consequences when individuals overdose on synthetic opioids, highlighting the urgent need for better public health interventions and accessible treatment centers.
From over- + dose.
Commonly used intransitively with 'on' followed by the substance, or transitively when referring to the person receiving the dose.
he overdosed his medicinehe overdosed on his medicineWhen the object is the drug itself, the verb is usually intransitive and requires the preposition 'on'.