U.S. OVERDOSES UP 42% IN MAY

Key Points:

  • Overdoses continue to increase during COVID-19.
  • Compared to the previous year, overdoses increased 16% in February, 18% in March, 29% in April, and 42% in May.
  • For every 10 overdoses reported in May 2019, 14 overdoses were reported in May 2020.