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PIMA COUNTY, ARIZ — Pima County saw its worst year ever for overdoses in 2023, with over 500 deaths, 309 of which were linked to the popular opioid fentanyl.
The statistics are alarming: from 2017 to 2023, 393 individuals aged 60 to 69 succumbed to overdose-related deaths in Pima County. What's more troubling is the sharp increase from 32 deaths in 2017 to 103 deaths in 2023. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, plays a central role in this crisis. Person elaborated on its dangers, stating,"Fentanyl is also dangerous because of how addicting it is, the rapid onset, and the short half-life. A person who is addicted needs to use 10 to 12 times a day to maintain their addiction."
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