105,000+ US drug overdose deaths in 12 months, driven by synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
105,000+ drug overdose deaths were recorded in the US in the 12-month period ending Nov 2023, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl driving the crisis due to their ease of production and distribution and potency. National Prevention Week, commencing May 12, highlights the escalating drug crisis, with New Mexico, West Virginia, Nevada, D.C., and Colorado grappling with the most significant drug issues, while states such as Hawaii, Utah, Nebraska, Florida, and Maryland report fewer drug-related issues. Fentanyl Awareness Day in New Hampshire also aims to address the growing concern of fatal overdoses linked to the synthetic opioid, with 85% of over 4,000 suspected overdose incidents involving its presence.
May 06, 2024
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