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America's Other Public Health Crisis: 100,000 Overdose Deaths

The NPR Politics Podcast

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This chapter delves into the tragic rise of drug overdose deaths in the U.S., now exceeding 100,000 annually. It emphasizes the critical role of synthetic opioids like fentanyl in transforming the drug landscape and increasing risks for users.

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