American drug overdose deaths reach historic record More than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States during the 12-month period ending April 2021, according to new date from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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American drug overdose deaths reach historic record

November 17, 202111:03 AM ET

Brian Mann

American drug overdose deaths reach historic record

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More than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States during the 12-month period ending April 2021, according to new date from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.