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flag Opioid deaths rose 12% in the U.S. last year, driven by fentanyl, especially in rural areas and among adults 25–34.

flag A new federal report released on October 22, 2025, reveals a 12% increase in opioid-related deaths across the United States over the past year, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl now involved in over 75% of overdose fatalities. flag The data, compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows the sharpest rise in rural counties and among adults aged 25 to 34. flag Public health officials warn that current prevention efforts are insufficient and call for expanded access to treatment and naloxone distribution.

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