The term drug overdose (or simply overdose or OD) describes the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced. This word is being thrown around in news media lately in relation to Heath Ledger's untimely death. An autopsy will uncover the truth behind the actors unexpected departure, but until then, bloggers, reporters, and first-hand sources believe Ledger injested more than the daily dose of his sleep aid prescription. Was the overdose accidental or intentional? Drug overdoses are sometimes caused intentionally to commit suicide or as self-harm, but many drug overdoses are accidental and are usually the result of either irresponsible behavior or the misreading of product labels. Other causes of overdose include use of multiple drugs with counter indications simultaneously (for instance, heroin/certain prescription pain medications and cocaine/amphetamines/alcohol). Sources close to the actor say Ledger began taking sleep aids because his role as the "Joker" in the upcoming Batman flick "Dark Knight." The schizophrenic mind and the dark demeanor of the character seemed to transform Ledger. Are there psychological reasons behind overdoses, or are the reasons for consuming an excessive amount of prescription drugs black and white: suicide or accident?
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