After hitting staggering heights, U.S. overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024
U.S. sees significant drop in fentanyl overdose deaths – The Washington Post The opioid crisis in the U.S. shows signs of improvement, with a significant drop in fentanyl overdose deaths in 2024. Updated May 14, 2025 By David Ovalle U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024, according to federal data published Wednesday, offering…
As opioid deaths rise, Roanoke substance use program expands to other Virginia free clinics
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By: Meghan McIntyre – September 12, 2023 12:03 am Virginians grappling with substance use disorder will soon have greater access to help through an expansion of a peer recovery program launched in Roanoke to other free and charitable clinics in the state. According to the Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia, nearly 500,000 adults in…
Overdose deaths from fake pills are rising, especially among younger adults
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Aug. 31, 2023, 1:03 PM EDT By Erika Edwards The number of people who have overdosed and died from fake prescription pills has more than doubled in recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. The majority of those deaths were among people younger than 35, who were taking what…