Explore the current death rate from use and abuse of substances.

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1. Explore the current death rate from use and abuse of substances….

 

1. Explore the current death rate from use and abuse of substances. Identify a substance and explain factors related to the death rate.

2. What are the health risks associated with second-hand smoke in a confined environment? Are the dangers more hazardous for children or adults? Explain your answer.

What substance is responsible for the most deaths?
Key insights on Illicit drug use
  • People can die directly or indirectly from drug use.
  • Opioids were responsible for the largest number of drug overdoses.
  • Opioid deaths in the US have risen steeply in recent years.
  • The US has the highest death rates from opioids and illicit drugs.