Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Surge as Prescription Opioid Rates Decline
Charleston, West Virginia – The rise in deaths from fentanyl overdose has become a concerning trend in recent years, surpassing fatalities from prescription opioids and heroin. This increase in fentanyl-related deaths may be attributed to various factors, including a decrease in opioid prescription rates and the reformulation of drugs like Oxycontin to combat abuse. Additionally, the surge in illegally manufactured fentanyl being mixed with other illicit substances has contributed to the escalating death toll. Over …