Tag Archives: Fentanyl

CDC Reports Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths in 2023, For First Time in 5 Years

May 17, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

Despite overall declines, overdose deaths increased in the western portions of the country, according to the data

Fentanyl Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Cleft Palate, Other Birth Defects: Study

December 08, 2023 By: Katherine McDaniel

Researchers believe they have identified a new specific syndrome linked to fentanyl pregnancy exposure, which can cause children to be born with cleft palate birth defects and an unusually small head.

U.S. Opioid Overdose Deaths Leveling Off After Pandemic Spike: CDC

December 28, 2022 By: Martha Garcia

Opioid overdose deaths still at levels higher than rates before the pandemic.

Drug Overdoses Reached Record Level in 2021, CDC Finds

May 16, 2022 By: Randy Dixon, Jr.

The pandemic and associated lockdowns are believed to be a factor in the record level of drug overdoses last year.

Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Grim Milestone: CDC

November 19, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Lack of access to treatment during the pandemic was a major contributor to the record death toll

New CDC Campaign Seeks To Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths

November 01, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Fentanyl, often laced into other drugs without the user's knowledge, is considered the deadliest drug in the U.S., according to educational effort.

Overdose Deaths from Benzos Spiked During Pandemic: CDC

August 30, 2021 By: Martha Garcia

Child Deaths Linked To Fentanyl Pain Patches Continue, FDA Warns

July 28, 2021 By: Russell Maas

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Increased 30% to All-Time High in 2020: CDC

July 20, 2021 By: Luke Tollen

Belviq Could Make Opioid Addiction Problems Worse: Study

June 01, 2021 By: Irvin Jackson