Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Skyrocket as Prescription Opioid Rates Decline
In Charleston, West Virginia, the alarming trend of fentanyl-related overdose deaths has surged in recent years, surpassing fatalities caused by prescription opioids and heroin. This rise in fentanyl-related deaths has sparked concerns and prompted a closer examination of the factors contributing to this deadly trend. Experts attribute the increase in fentanyl overdoses to various factors, including a decrease in the prescription rates of opioids. The reformulations of drugs like Oxycontin aimed at reducing abuse have …