Study: More Than 1 Million People Will Die From Opioids In This Decade

The video discusses the opioid crisis, highlighting its devastating impact with nearly 600,000 deaths in the past two decades and a projection of 1.2 million more by the end of the decade. It traces the crisis's origins to the 1990s, when pharmaceutical companies aggressively marketed opioids. The rise of fentanyl and illegal drugs has worsened the situation, with the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbating the crisis. Experts call for better regulation, industry reform, and societal compassion to address both medical and recreational opioid use.

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