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In 2017, 67.8% of drug overdose deaths were from opioids.
In 2017, 67.8% of drug overdose deaths were from opioids.
- 28,466 fentanyl-related
- States with the highest overdose deaths are:
- West Virginia leads the U.S with the highest rate of overdose deaths; 51.5 deaths per 100,000.
- Delaware has 43.8 overdose deaths per 100,000.
- Maryland has 37.2 overdose deaths per 100,000.
- Pennsylvania has 36.1 overdose deaths per 100,000.
- Ohio has 35.9 overdose deaths per 100,000.
Caron Centers: Drug Use Stats & Demographics
If you've wondered about the prevalence of drug use and substance abuse in the U.S., this article shares drug stats by demographic, including gender, age.
www.caron.org