How Often Do Fatal Drug Overdoses Occur in Isolation?

A timely response by a nearby person can be lifesaving during a drug overdose. However, the circumstances and settings in which overdoses occur may leave few opportunities for someone to recognize the event, administer an opioid-overdose reversal medication, or obtain emergency assistance. Test your knowledge of the prevalence and public health implications of fatal overdoses occurring in isolation.

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