: 2022 data highlighted growing disparities, with overdose mortality disproportionately impacting Black and American Indian/Alaska Native populations. Adolescents also faced heightened risks due to the increased lethality of the illicit supply. How to Respond to an Overdose
: Long-term recovery often involves a combination of pharmacotherapy (like buprenorphine) and psychosocial support. Overdose (2022)
: Look for slow, shallow, or stopped breathing. : 2022 data highlighted growing disparities, with overdose
: Nearly 76% of all overdose deaths in 2022 involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Fentanyl is often mixed into other drugs (like cocaine or counterfeit pills), leading to accidental ingestion by people unaware of its presence. : 2022 data highlighted growing disparities