Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to fentanyl, a potent opioid pain medication. A new study sheds light on trends in nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth — an area that was not as well characterized, but key to formulating prevention strategies to save lives.
Nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth spiked during pandemic
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