Why are more Americans than ever dying from drug overdoses? Deaths from drug overdoses in the US reached staggering new heights in 2017, according to newly published figures. Roots of the crisisThe US medical sector has historically been a leading consumer of opioids – substances that produce morphine-like effects. Overdose deaths from prescription opioids decreased slightly in 2012, but deaths from heroin and synthetic opioids have soared. “We appreciate the money and the focus on the opioid epidemic but you can’t silo substance abuse.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2018 12:33 UTC