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flag Opioid deaths rose 7% in 2024, driven by fentanyl, with rural areas and adults 25–34 hardest hit.

flag A new federal report released on November 12, 2025, reveals a 7% increase in opioid-related deaths across the U.S. over the past year, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl remaining the primary driver. flag The data, based on preliminary 2024 mortality statistics, shows rising fatalities in rural areas and among adults aged 25 to 34. flag Public health officials warn that current prevention and treatment efforts are insufficient, urging expanded access to naloxone and substance use disorder services.

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