How did the number of drug-related deaths compare to COVID-related deaths during the same period?
U.S. Hits New Record High for Overdose Deaths
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The US drug epidemic worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 100,000 overdose deaths in a year ending April 2021, marking a record high. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl were major contributors. Drug deaths rose alongside COVID-19 fatalities. President Biden emphasized the need to address this crisis while combating the pandemic.
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