By South Central PA News |
Jan 5, 2024
Jan 5, 2024 - Pennsylvania is facing a devastating crisis of drug overdoses, fueled by the prevalence of fentanyl. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 177,000 lives were lost to drug overdoses in the state between 2018 and 2022. Pennsylvania has become an epicenter of this crisis, with one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation.The crisis has affected various regions and populations across the state. In cities like Philadelphia, there were 1,411 deaths, while Allegheny County had 707 deaths. Even smaller counties like York,...