Drug overdose deaths in US reached record-high of 96,000 during the first 12 months of the pandemic

Between March 2020 and March 2021, the U.S. recorded a record-high 96,779 drug overdose deaths, new CDC data show, a 29.5% increase from 74,679 recorded over the previous 12 months.

Source: the Mail online | Health - October 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news