Usage Note
Überdosis refers to taking more of a medication or substance than is safe. It can be accidental or intentional. The abbreviation OD is used informally. In Germany, drug-related overdoses are a public health concern; Naloxon is available to reverse opioid overdoses.
Examples
"Er wurde mit einer Überdosis Schlafmittel ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert."
Natural Translation
He was admitted to hospital with an overdose of sleeping pills.
Literal Translation
He was with an overdose sleeping pills into the hospital admitted.
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