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Opioid Overdose

Opioid overdose leads to slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death. You can take steps to help prevent an overdose, and respond to one with naloxone.

Disease Condition

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Definition

Opioid overdose leads to slowing or stopping of breathing and sometimes death. You can take steps to help prevent an overdose, and respond to one with naloxone.

Concept record

Canonical title
Opioid Overdose
Alphabetical key
O
Category
Disease Condition
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Condition Article
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Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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