Cryptic crossword clue
Backward drunkard taking overdose causes episodes of unrest 2-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TO-DOS

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The straight part
We know that "episodes of unrest" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case episodes of unrest = to-dos.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TO-DOS mean?

TO-DOS noun
  1. A fuss made over something.
  2. A task that has been noted as one that must be completed, especially on a list.

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