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US opioid overdose crisis

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Latest: US opioid overdose deaths fall overall but disparities rise for seniors and minorities

In mid‑2026, opioid overdose deaths in rural America were reported to have risen more than 400 % since 2016, driven by limited access to addiction specialists, transportation barriers and stigma. Telehealth was promoted