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Drug overdoses were increasing before COVID-19; The pandemic made things worse

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Drug overdoses were increasing before COVID-19; The pandemic made things worse Vox America’s COVID-19 epidemic is likely making its drug overdose epidemic even worse. While there’s no good national data for the year yet, local and state jurisdictions have reported increases in overdose deaths. According to the American Medical Association, as of July 20, more than 35 states have reported increases in drug-related deaths and other concerns with drug use and mental illness. Some municipalities reported overdose deaths increasing by 20, 40, or 60% — or more. READ MORE

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