| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
USA. Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Pandemic Levels
USA. Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Pandemic Levels
Clinical relevance: More than 40% of Americans know someone who died from a drug overdose.
RAND Corp. research reveals significant life disruptions due to overdose deaths, particularly affecting women, married individuals, and urban residents.
More than 109,000 drug overdose deaths took place in 2022, surpassing 1 million over two decades.
RAND’s study highlights the need for research and support for those affected by overdose loss, with 13% experiencing disruptions and over 4% still struggling. (psychiatrist.com, USA, 23.02.2024)
https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/drug-overdose-deaths-reach-pandemic-levels/