What is a Drug Overdose? Know the Warning Signs and Get Help Before It’s Too Late

An estimated 69,147 people died of a drug overdose in the U.S. in the 12 months ending January 2026, and overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44.1 A drug overdose happens when someone takes more of a drug, or a combination of drugs, than their body can safely process. […]