National Prevention Week is set to kick off on May 12, marking a crucial moment to shed light on the escalating drug crisis gripping communities nationwide.
is set to kick off on May 12, marking a crucial moment to shed light on the escalating drug crisis gripping communities nationwide. Recent data from the CDC reveals a high number of drug overdose deaths ., over 105,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded in the 12-month period ending in November 2023. This grim figure highlights a persistent trend, with similar numbers reported in previous years. For example, there were 108,429 overdose deaths during the same period in 2022 and 106,554 in 2021.
According to findings from WalletHub, West Virginia and D.C. tie as the states with the highest drug overdose death rates, while Nebraska records the least., which has emerged as the leading driver of fatalities in the U.S. The first rise in fentanyl-related deaths was observed in
CDC National Prevention Week Fentanyl Synthetic Opioids Overdose Rates 2022 2023
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