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In response to "TMZ now reporting Prince was treated for an overdose 6 days ago. He was given meds to combat the effect of opiates. -- nm" by CrankYanker

Wasn't he in the ED for just a few hours. You don't really treat an opioid overdose in a few hours and discharge.

Posted by James Bond (on phone) (aka Igor) Apr 21 '16, 17:24

The opoids can last longer than the medication used to reverse them. Need to watch for a bit to make sure the opoids don't kick back in.
But would depend on the opioid.

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codeine? -- nm - Max Apr 21, 18:16 1
- ? Some opioid last longer than hours. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Apr 21, 18:24
hospitals are not jails. if you want to walk out, 99% of ther time you can. -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 21, 17:45 3
- Sure, but he wasn't discharged then, he left against medical advice (AMA) -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Apr 21, 17:48 1
  - Common among celebs and druggies. -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 21, 17:51
- based on what I know. do you, as a doctor know different?? -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 21, 17:46
The report says the doctor said he'd have to stay 24 hours. He refused. - David's iPad Apr 21, 17:41 3
- a sketchy tmz guy? who'd a thunk it....nm - x Apr 21, 17:46 2
  - What a ghoul he was. - Dark Callisto Apr 21, 17:46 1
    - +1. A solid choice. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 17:50
I doubt anyone knows for sure. And he probably would check himself out of the ER and get a private doctor at the house. -- nm - CrankYanker Apr 21, 17:26

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Wasn't he in the ED for just a few hours. You don't really treat an opioid overdose in a few hours and discharge.

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