#overdose-deaths

#overdose-deaths

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. have dramatically decreased, marking a potential turning point in the fentanyl crisis.

Fentanyl significantly increases opioid overdose deaths in Canada, holding responsibility for 79% of such fatalities in 2024.

Tariffs may be lifted if Canada, Mexico, and China reduce fentanyl flows and overdoses, as stated by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

Overdose deaths in the U.S. are decreasing due to reduced fentanyl potency, expanded treatment options, and harm reduction initiatives.

San Francisco saw a 54% decrease in overdose deaths in October 2024 compared to the previous year, marking the lowest count since reporting began in 2020.

Fentanyl is the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S.

Snapchat is taking action to combat the spread of fentanyl-related content.

Despite alarming statistics on drug misuse, recent data shows a notable 12% decline in overdose deaths, indicating progress in combating the crisis.

The combination of opioids and stimulants is increasing overdose deaths in Ontario post-COVID-19, showing a significant rise in poly-drug fatalities.

Overdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.

Opioid overdose deaths are declining significantly, with around 70,655 reported deaths for the year ending June 2024, marking an 18% drop from 2023.

Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have slightly declined but remain high, primarily attributed to fentanyl. The trend may not signify a permanent turn, but there are hopeful signs.

Overdose deaths declined in 2023 due to factors like natural course of drug epidemics and increased access to Narcan and addiction treatment.

Overdose prevention remains overlooked in election discussions despite high mortality rates, focusing instead on enforcement rhetoric that fails to address the crisis.

Toronto's chief medical officer of health refers to the opioid overdose crisis as a drug toxicity epidemic, emphasizing the need for an empathetic health response.