Mar
17
The prevalence of suspected opioid overdose ED visits substantially increased in National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) and Enhanced State Opioid Overdose Surveillance (ESOOS) states from third quarter 2016 to third quarter 2017. The increases occurred in most demographic groups and U.S. regions and suggests a worsening of the epidemic, possibly related to the wide variation in the availability and potency of illicit drug products that increase overdose risk and drive increases in mortality. For more information click here.