1. plural of overdose; excessive amounts of a drug or medicine that can be dangerous or fatal

1. third person singular present of overdose; takes an excessive amount of a drug or medicine

Examples

• The hospital treated three drug overdoses last night.
• Accidental overdoses of prescription medication are common among elderly patients.
• She overdoses on caffeine when she drinks too much coffee.
• The patient overdoses on pain medication despite clear instructions.
• Fatal overdoses have increased in the community this year.
• He never overdoses because he carefully follows dosage instructions.
• The report documented several overdoses at the music festival.