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US Overdose Deaths Surged in 2020

The pandemic and a flood of fake pills laced with fentanyl led to a surge in deaths.

10/25/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

US Overdose Deaths Surged in 2020

Clip: 10/25/2021 | 7m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

The pandemic and a flood of fake pills laced with fentanyl led to a surge in deaths.

The COVID-19 pandemic and a flood of fake pills laced with fentanyl has sent overdose deaths to an all-time high.

10/25/2021 | Rating NR

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