overdose

simple noun12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.6

Refers to an overdose of a specific drug, heroin.

An overdose that was not taken intentionally.

Refers to a very large, severe overdose.

Used as a placeholder for other specific substances like cocaine, pills, etc.

The act of consuming a dangerously large amount of a substance.

Used to specify the substance that was taken in excess, e.g., 'an overdose of sleeping pills'.