Overdose deaths in the U.S. have surged, increasing by 67% between 2017 and 2023, largely driven by fentanyl. In 2024, 7 out of 10 opioid pills contained lethal amounts of fentanyl, and the DEA seized enough fentanyl in 2023 to kill every American. Joslyn Law Firm’s analysis highlights synthetic opioids as the deadliest drug in 2022, causing 73,838 deaths, followed by psychostimulants, cocaine, and others. Fentanyl’s infiltration into the drug supply has drastically increased overdose risks, making it the leading cause of overdose fatalities. Addressing fentanyl’s prevalence is critical to combating this growing epidemic and saving lives.
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