heroin-deaths-surpass-gun-homicides-for-the-first-time-cdc-data-show

12/18/2016

According to CDC data, the number of heroin-related deaths in the United States has surpassed gun homicides for the first time. The article highlights the drastic increase in heroin-related deaths over the past decade, with rates quadrupling since 2010. The data also reveals the demographic groups most affected by this epidemic, including young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. The article acknowledges the complexities of the issue, including the role of prescription opioid painkillers in fueling the rise of heroin addiction. It emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address this growing public health crisis.

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