
Can the Decline in Young Fentanyl Deaths Persist?
The Decline of Fentanyl Deaths Among Young Americans: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Crisis The United States has grappled with the opioid epidemic for decades, with fentanyl—a synthetic opioid vastly more potent than morphine—at the epicenter of the deadliest phase. Historically, fentanyl-related fatalities, particularly among individuals under 35, have escalated to catastrophic levels, with over…