Opioid Overdose
Drug overdose remains a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Overdoses involving prescription and illicit opioids take the lives of 128 people every day. Take action and learn how to prevent and reduce harms associated with drug use, misuse, and overdose. Save a life.
Fast Facts
The basics of the opioid overdose epidemic
Prevention Strategies
Activities to reduce opioid overdose deaths
Data
Up-to-date information on overdose, prescribing practices, and more
You can help prevent opioid overdoses and deaths.
Page last reviewed: October 1, 2020