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What does it mean?
Over‑medication can happen easily when you forget how much you’ve taken, leading to dangerous excess.
In plain terms
Taking more pills because you forget the first dose can be risky.
What can you take from it?
Track medication carefully to avoid accidental overdose.

Where it applies

  • when using sleep aids
  • during illness

Putting it to work

  • use a pill organizer
  • set reminders

Questions to consider

  • How do you keep track of medicines?
  • What safeguards can you add?

Another view

Even prescribed drugs can be harmful if misused.

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