The opioid epidemic in the U.S. - Statistics & Facts

Key insights

Number of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S.
81,806
Death rate due to opioid overdose in the U.S. in 2022 (per 100,000 population)
25
State with the highest opioid overdose death rate
West Virginia

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