[fireman15]

I am the parent of an addict.

I am very sorry for your situation.

Here is a graph that ends in 2021

These are overdose deaths from all causes. There were over 112,000 deaths from fentanyl in 2023. Our government for who knows what reason is allowing this to happen.

https://www.npr.org/2023/12/28/1220881380/overdose-fentanyl-drugs-addiction

[Round Earther]

Looks like males are exceeding expectations in one category.

[mouse1]

Actually, my story has a happy ending. My son has been clean since 2017. He is a single parent of a teenage daughter. Earned a degree in engineering and has an excellent career. Most parents are not so lucky.