Opioids on the Rise: Drug Overdose Deaths Stable in 2022 Despite Increase in Stimulants, Cocaine
Atlanta, Georgia – Drug overdoses remain a critical issue in the United States, with rates steadily increasing over the past two decades. The rise in overdoses involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl and stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine is particularly concerning. A recent report from the National Vital Statistics System examines drug overdose death rates over a 20-year period, focusing on demographic groups and the types of drugs involved, with a specific emphasis on changes …