Opioid overdoses in the US are surging, and it’s hitting the people most vulnerable to the pandemic – Business Insider Australia

• Opioid overdoses have surged throughout the pandemic, reaching a record last year.
• The rise significantly impacted communities already vulnerable to the pandemic.
• Latino and Black communities across the US are recording higher rises in overdose deaths.
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Opioid overdoses are surging, and those being hit the most are communities already vulnerable to the pandemic.
Overdose fatalities hit a record high of more than 81,000 deaths during the 12-month period…

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