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Deadly drug mix drives staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors

Deadly drug mix drives staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors
health10/17/2025

A new study reveals that seniors face rising fentanyl overdose deaths mixed with stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamines, matching dangerous trends seen in younger adults.

America’s seniors aren't immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which matches rates among... [4668 chars]