3% decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2022 to 107,500 fatalities; 321,000 children lost a parent in 2021.
3% decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2022 to 107,500 fatalities, despite the decrease, the need for prevention and recovery support remains as well as providing economic, mental health, and social support to break the cycle of addiction. In 2021, over 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdoses, highlighting the need for addressing root causes and comprehensive strategies to address the ongoing epidemic.
May 20, 2024
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