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Most US opioid overdose deaths accidental, 4% are suicide

A new analysis shows accidental overdoses contribute to 90% of all U.S. opioid-related deaths By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer December 17, 2019, 6:32 PM 3 min read Accidental overdoses cause 90% of all U.S. opioid-related deaths while suicides account for far fewer of these fatalities than previously thought, a new analysis published Tuesday suggests.… Read More »