U.S. drug overdose deaths among those aged 15 to 24 years from 1999 to 2021

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John Elflein,
Apr 24, 2023
In 2021, around 7,426 people aged 15 to 24 years died from a drug overdose. Opioids, primarily prescription pain relievers and heroin, are the main driver of overdose deaths. This statistic presents the number of drug overdose deaths among those aged 15 to 24 years in the U.S. from 1999 to 2021.

Number of drug overdose deaths among those aged 15 to 24 years in the U.S. from 1999 to 2021

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Release date

February 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

1999 to 2021

Age group

15-24 years

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