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Addiction in America: A National Crisis

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The United States is facing a severe addiction crisis, marked by a significant increase in overdose deaths over the past several years. This crisis is fueled by various factors, including the widespread availability of highly potent substances like fentanyl, and the ongoing challenges in addressing substance use disorders. The data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the escalating nature of this public health emergency.

The CDC data reveals a concerning trend in overdose deaths in the United States:


The data also indicates the substances involved in these overdoses:

  • 2017: 47,600 overdose deaths [1]
  • 2018: 67,800 overdose deaths [1]
  • 2019: 70,630 overdose deaths [1]
  • 2020: 93,000 overdose deaths [1]
  • 56,000 opioid-related [1]
  • 30,000 involving stimulants, cocaine, meth, and others [1]
  • Over 30,000 attributed to fentanyl alone [1]

  • Overdose Deaths. [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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