4th Wave in U.S. Overdose Crisis: 50x Surge in Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Stimulants
UCLA research identifies a 50-fold increase in US overdose deaths involving fentanyl and stimulants since 2010, marking a concerning ‘fourth wave’ in the opioid crisis. The rise in polysubstance use presents unique healthcare challenges, with racial minorities disproportionately affected and regional variances in drug combinations.
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