overdoses

Overdoses and deaths related to the fentanyl-laced street drugs have been increasing. Last year, the city of Lewiston saw an all-time high that’s likely…

More than 93,000 people died of a drug overdose in the U.S. last year — a record number of cases that reflects a rise of nearly 30% from 2019, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Officials said the increase was driven by the lethal prevalence of fentanyl as well as pandemic-related stressors and problems in accessing care.