Substance Abuse Care

Drug Overdoses Are 3 Times Deadlier for Men, Exposing Gender Disparity 

June 22, 2023 - In the United States, drug overdoses from opioids and psychostimulants have taken thousands of lives each year. Among these tragic losses, researchers gained sight of a clear trend; men throughout the nation face mortality rates two or three times higher than women.   Since 1999, over 932,000 people have died from a drug overdose,...


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