Non Fatal Overdose Statistics
Bottom Line Up Front:
No doubt, you are dealing with a lot of overdoses. You can read more about non fatal overdoses, or you can skip to the end to look at the graphs with all of the data.
DAWN, the Drug Abuse Warning Network, released data on non-fatal overdoses from 2021/2022. Non-fatal overdoses are a significant public health concern, with serious consequences for individuals and communities.
Understanding Non-Fatal Overdoses
Non-fatal overdoses occur when an individual consumes more of a drug or combination of drugs than their body can handle, leading to adverse effects. These effects can range from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions, including respiratory depression, seizures, and coma. While non-fatal overdoses do not result in death, they can have long-term health consequences, including brain damage, organ failure, and chronic medical conditions.
The Scope of Non-Fatal Overdoses
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), non-fatal overdoses are a significant and growing concern in the United States. In 2019, there were approximately 1.6 million non-fatal overdoses, with an estimated 99,000 deaths attributed to drug overdoses. The majority of non-fatal overdoses involve opioids, including prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
Risk Factors for Non-Fatal Overdoses
There are several factors that increase the risk of non-fatal overdoses, including:
Substance use disorder
Polysubstance use (using multiple drugs)
Chronic pain
Mental health conditions
History of overdose
Homelessness or unstable housing
Incarceration
The stats:
