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Opioid deaths rose 12% in the past year, driven by fentanyl, with rural areas and young adults hardest hit.
A new federal report released on October 7, 2025, reveals a 12% increase in opioid-related deaths across the U.S. over the past year, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl remaining the primary driver.
The data, based on preliminary mortality statistics from 45 states, shows rising fatalities in rural areas and among adults aged 25 to 34.
Public health officials are urging expanded access to treatment and naloxone distribution, while lawmakers are considering new legislation to strengthen prescription monitoring and crack down on illicit drug trafficking networks.
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Las muertes por opioides aumentaron un 12% el año pasado, impulsadas por el fentanilo, con las zonas rurales y los adultos jóvenes más afectados.