: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information.
: 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.
The year 2022 marked a critical turning point in the global overdose crisis. While data from that year showed a slight "leveling off" compared to the massive spikes of the pandemic, the death toll remained at historic highs, with recorded in the United States alone.
: 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
: Approximately 107,941 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, equating to roughly 296 deaths every day .
: Use naloxone (Narcan) if available. It can rapidly reverse opioid overdoses by blocking opioid receptors in the brain.
: Having someone with you who can respond or call for help is one of the most effective ways to prevent a fatal event.
: Look for slow, shallow, or stopped breathing.
: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information.
: 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.
The year 2022 marked a critical turning point in the global overdose crisis. While data from that year showed a slight "leveling off" compared to the massive spikes of the pandemic, the death toll remained at historic highs, with recorded in the United States alone. Overdose (2022)
: 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
: Approximately 107,941 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, equating to roughly 296 deaths every day . : Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential, 24/7
: Use naloxone (Narcan) if available. It can rapidly reverse opioid overdoses by blocking opioid receptors in the brain.
: Having someone with you who can respond or call for help is one of the most effective ways to prevent a fatal event. The year 2022 marked a critical turning point
: Look for slow, shallow, or stopped breathing.
