drugs typically recorded on the death certificate, now averaging two drugs per death. drug misuse deaths, where the underlying cause is drug
Drug overdose death data come from Minnesota death certificates. drug overdose deaths had multiple drugs listed on the death certificate.
The National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI) provides information about the number of deaths by drug and alcohol poisoning; and deaths among drug users.
The rate of death relating to drug misuse in 20.2 deaths per million people. The male rate of drug misuse deaths was 77.5 deaths per
Death rate from drug use disorders for 15- to 49-year olds; Deaths attributed to drug use IHME; Deaths attributed to drug use by age; Deaths attributed to tobacco, alcohol and drugs; Deaths from conflict and terrorism IHME, GBD; Drug overdose death rate by drug type United States (CDC WONDER) Drug use disorder death rate WHO, slope chart
Furthermore, drugs are not specified on the death certificate in approximately 20% of overdose deaths, which leads to an underestimation of opioid-involved deaths. 1 Finally, in 2024, multiple drugs were involved in almost half of the drug overdose deaths that mentioned at least one specific drug on the death certificate (36 667 deaths). 2
Drug-related death is a complex phenomenon that includes both deaths from overdose and deaths indirectly related to drugs.
Cause-of-death classification and definition of drug deaths. Mortality 12 Month-ending Provisional Number of Drug Overdose Deaths by Drug or Drug Class.
Drug-related death is a complex phenomenon that includes both deaths from overdose and deaths indirectly related to drugs.
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That was not put forth in the story.
'Date rape' drugs for the most part render you incapable of rational thoughts similar to being extremely drunk. And/or unconscious. Thus facilitating easy rape.
Some of these drugs can lead to death because of not knowing what dosage a person may be able to 'tolerate'.
Stories where 'Date rape' drugs lead to a person screaming for more and such are largely unbelievable.