How Has the Drug War Driven the Overdose Crisis?

Today, the CDC reported that in 2022, overdose deaths reached record highs of nearly 108k. This tragic data is proof of what we know - increased criminalization isn't a fix to this crisis. It's a cause. Electeds must prioritize health-based solutions now. Visit drugpolicy.org/overdose to learn more.

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A single-factor analysis like this is complete trash. There are so many things that drive usage and deaths, beyond the criminalization and enforcement of laws. We could even argue that deaths would be worse if measures hadn't been taken.
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