U.S. Overdose Deaths Hit A Record High During The Pandemic
Approximately 93,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020, according to government estimates. That’s a 29% increase from 2019.
Approximately 93,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020, according to government estimates. That’s a 29% increase from 2019.
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