42% of Americans Know Someone Who Died of Overdose

Update: 2025-10-15

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Overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 44. RAND research shows the staggering reach of this crisis: More than 40 percent of Americans know someone who has died of a drug overdose. RAND's Alison Athey shares what's behind the numbers.

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42% of Americans Know Someone Who Died of Overdose

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42% of Americans Know Someone Who Died of Overdose

42% of Americans Know Someone Who Died of Overdose