Death rates for people under 40 have skyrocketed. Blame fentanyl.
A new Stateline analysis shows that U.S. residents under 40 were relatively unscathed by COVID-19 in the pandemic but fell victim to another killer: accidental drug overdose deaths.
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A new Stateline analysis shows that U.S. residents under 40 were relatively unscathed by COVID-19 in the pandemic but fell victim to another killer: accidental drug overdose deaths.
A new analysis reveals a significant increase in accidental drug overdose deaths among US residents under 40. The rise in overdose deaths, fueled by drugs laced with potent fentanyl, surpasses the impact of COVID-19 in this age group. Harm reduction strategies and the establishment of supervised drug use sites are being considered in response to the alarming trend.
A new analysis reveals a significant increase in accidental drug overdose deaths among US residents under 40. The rise in overdose deaths, fueled by drugs laced with potent fentanyl, surpasses the impact of COVID-19 in this age group. Harm reduction strategies and the establishment of supervised drug use sites are being considered in response to the alarming trend.
A new analysis reveals a significant increase in accidental drug overdose deaths among US residents under 40. The rise in overdose deaths, fueled by drugs laced with potent fentanyl, surpasses the impact of COVID-19 in this age group. Harm reduction strategies and the establishment of supervised drug use sites are being considered in response to the alarming trend.
A new Stateline analysis shows that U.S. residents under 40 were relatively unscathed by COVID-19 in the pandemic but fell victim to another killer: accidental drug overdose deaths.