Drug overdose death rate rose 40% among blacks between 2015 and 2016

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May 29, 2018

As fatal overdoses rise, many Americans see drug addiction as a major problem in their community

Drug overdose death rate rose 40% among blacks between 2015 and 2016

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As fatal overdoses rise, many Americans see drug addiction as a major problem in their community
Suburban counties had the highest rate of fatal drug overdoses in 2016
Drug addiction is seen as a pressing problem in urban and rural communities

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