Officer receives lifesaving award for use of naloxone in heroin overdose
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — The holidays can be a stressful time, and for those battling substance abuse or mental illness, a pandemic holiday season could bring even more pressure.
According to the CDC, the most dangerous times of the year for drug-and alcohol-related deaths are December, January and March.
Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period, according to recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).