55 396

The most shocking number of the year

What does it mean and why should you care?

55,396 is the number of people who died in the United States from drug overdoses in 2017. That's more than the number of people who died in car accidents or homicides. It's also more than the number of people who died from breast cancer or prostate cancer.

The drug overdose crisis is a national emergency. It's a problem that affects all of us, regardless of our age, race, or socioeconomic status. And it's a problem that we need to solve.

There are a number of things that we can do to address the drug overdose crisis. We can increase access to treatment and recovery services. We can reduce the stigma associated with addiction. And we can support policies that promote harm reduction.

If we all work together, we can save lives and build a healthier future for our communities.