Fatal drug overdose rates have increased across the U.S., but the share of Americans who say drug addiction is a major problem has declined

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May 20, 2022

Concern about drug addiction has declined in U.S., even in areas where fatal overdoses have risen the most

Fatal drug overdose rates have increased across the U.S., but the share of Americans who say drug addiction is a major problem has declined

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Fatal drug overdose rates have increased across the U.S., but the share of Americans who say drug addiction is a major problem has declined

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