U.S. Fentanyl Crisis

SOURCE www.npr.org
The U.S. fentanyl crisis shows signs of improvement with a decrease in fatal overdoses. Individuals in Kensington, Philadelphia credit naloxone for surviving drug use. Challenges remain in caring for the surviving population.

Key Points

  • Research shows a decrease in fatal overdoses from fentanyl across all 50 states
  • Individuals credit naloxone for their survival from drug use

Pros

  • Decrease in fatal overdoses from fentanyl and other street drugs
  • Naloxone (Narcan) credited for saving lives of individuals in Kensington, Philadelphia

Cons

  • Challenges in caring for a larger population of surviving individuals who may be deeply unwell