Tag: drug overdose deaths

Drugs & Alcohol

Opioid crisis persists during pandemic

June 30, 2020

The disruption of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus extends to all areas of life – including the opioid epidemic. Stress during an outbreak can include increased drug and alcohol use and impacts for those struggling with substance use disorders and addiction.

Illicit drugs

Fentanyl crisis continues

April 26, 2017

Fentanyl, a lethal opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, is compounding the ongoing prescription drug epidemic in the U.S.