U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Leveling Off After Pandemic Spike: CDC
U.S. Opioid overdose deaths are finally leveling off after spiking during the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC data indicates.
Tag Archives: Fentanyl
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Drug Overdoses Reached Record Level in 2021, CDC Finds
Federal statistics indicate 2021 was a record year for drug overdoses in the U.S.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Grim Milestone: CDC
CDC data indicates drug overdose deaths hit record highs between April 2020 and April 2021, due to the pandemic, the spread of synthetic opioids like fentanyl and other factors.
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New CDC Campaign Seeks To Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
The CDC has launched a new campaign aimed at combating the increasing rates of drug abuse and overdose deaths in the U.S.
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Overdose Deaths from Benzos Spiked During Pandemic: CDC
A new CDC study finds an increase in deaths from benzodiazapine overdoses, both from prescription drugs like Xanax and Ativan, and from illicitly-manufactured drugs often sold with opioids.
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Child Deaths Linked To Fentanyl Pain Patches Continue, FDA Warns
The FDA warns parents and caregivers to properly secure and expose of fentanyl pain patches due to ongoing reports of child exposure and fatal overdoses.
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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Increased 30% to All-Time High in 2020: CDC
A CDC report claims 2020 had the highest number of drug overdose deaths on record, due to problems exacerbated by the widespread use of fentanyl in other drugs and pandemic…
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Belviq Could Make Opioid Addiction Problems Worse: Study
A new study warns Belviq, a recalled weight loss drug, may worsen the risks of opioid overdose, despite some hopes of its use as an opioid abuse treatment.
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DEA Warns of Counterfeit Prescription Pills Laced With Fentanyl Being Sold Online
The DEA warns of a spike in counterfeit pills being sold online, particularly painkillers which are often laced with lethal levels of fentanyl.
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Synthetic Opioid Deaths Increased More Than 1,000% In Recent Years: CDC
A new CDC report tracks the skyrocketing rise of synthetic opioid abuse in the United States, focusing specifically on fentanyl.
