Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2020

Authors:
  • HHHolly Hedegaard
    Holly Hedegaard
  • AMArialdi M. Miniño
    Arialdi M. Miniño
  • MSMerianne Rose Spencer
    Merianne Rose Spencer
  • MWMargaret Warner
    Margaret Warner
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Abstract
This report uses the most recent data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to update statistics on deaths from drug overdose in the United States, showing rates by demographic group and by specific types of drugs involved (such as opioids or stimulants), with a focus on changes from 2019 to 2020.