
United States of Addiction III
RANE Podcast Series
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Navigating the Drug Crisis: Trends and Statistics
This chapter explores the current state of the drug crisis in the United States, highlighting the decline in overdose deaths alongside the troubling rise in counterfeit drug-related incidents among teens. It discusses the shifts in drug consumption patterns, the complex nature of opioid statistics, and the importance of timely and accurate data collection to better understand evolving trends. Emphasizing the long-term effects of overdoses and the need for a holistic recovery approach, the chapter calls for improved data strategies to address the ongoing crisis effectively.
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