U.S. Hits New Record High for Overdose Deaths

The US drug epidemic worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 100,000 overdose deaths in a year ending April 2021, marking a record high. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl were major contributors. Drug deaths rose alongside COVID-19 fatalities. President Biden emphasized the need to address this crisis while combating the pandemic.

What was the percentage increase in drug overdose deaths in the US during the 12-month period ending April 2021 compared to the previous year?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Which substance was primarily responsible for the majority of drug overdose deaths during the pandemic?

• Cocaine

• Methamphetamine

• Heroin

• Fentanyl

How many drug-related deaths were attributed to synthetic opioids like fentanyl?

• 64,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 80,000

What was the approximate number of COVID-19 related deaths during the same period as the drug overdose deaths?

• 500,000

• 400,000

• 300,000

• 200,000

What did President Biden emphasize in his statement regarding the drug epidemic?

• The success in defeating the drug epidemic

• The importance of addressing both the drug epidemic and COVID-19

• The irrelevance of the drug epidemic

• The need to focus solely on COVID-19