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.

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