Overdose definition

Overdose means administration of a quantity of a Product given per administration or cumulatively which is above the maximum recommended dose according to the authorised product information. Clinical judgement should always be applied in determining whether any given administration constitutes an overdose.
Overdose means a fatal or nonfatal injury to the body that happens when one (1) or more substances is taken in excessive amounts;
Overdose means an acute condition resulting from the use of alcohol or a controlled substance, or a narcotic drug, or a combination of substances, including physical illness, coma, mania, hysteria, or death.

Examples of Overdose in a sentence

  • Training shall include review of online resources and the National Harm Reduction Coalition’s Opioid Overdose Basics website to respond effectively to an opioid-associated overdose emergency.

  • The Contractor will work with all Centers of Excellence certified by BHDDH to be providers under the Governor’s Opioid Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force.

  • School officials and law enforcement officers must also be mindful of the immunity provisions of the Overdose Prevention Act, codified at N.J.S.A. 2C:35-30 and N.J.S.A. 2C:35-31, and Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive 2013-1, seeking to ensure uniform statewide enforcement of the law.

  • Grantee shall integrate harm reduction principles into service delivery and agency structure as well as follow the HSH Overdose Prevention Policy.

  • Funds provided under this Agreement for this Program Element may only be used in accordance with, and subject to, the requirements and limitations set forth below, to implement Overdose Prevention activities.


More Definitions of Overdose

Overdose means injury to the body that happens when one or
Overdose means injury to the body that happens when one or more drugs are taken in excessive amounts. "Overdose" includes fatal and nonfatal injuries.
Overdose. Overdose is defined as a dose higher than that prescribed by a healthcare professional for clinical reasons, or higher than the maximum dosage stated in the prescribing information for the local data sheet.
Overdose means an acute condition caused by abuse or misuse of a controlled substance evidenced by symptoms such as extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or death.
Overdose means an acute condition caused by
Overdose means administration of a quantity of a GSK Product given per administration or cumulatively which is above the maximum recommended dose according to the authorised product information. Clinical judgement should always be applied.
Overdose means a condition including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or death resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid, or another controlled substance. This would include an overdose that requires medical assistance, clinical suspicion for drug overdose (respiratory depression, unconsciousness, altered mental status) and either a urine toxicology screen positive for opiates or negative urine toxicology screen without other conditions to explain the clinical condition.