How many people overdose in America each year? Does 107,000 appear high or low?

The number of drug overdose deaths increased significantly in 2021, reaching more than 107,000. The same year was marred by the persistence of the Covid pandemic and an increase in fatal overdoses linked to opioids such as fentanyl. The United States has a long history of drug overdose-related deaths due to its deteriorating drug supply. […]


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