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New study reveals alarming gender disparity in overdose deaths: Men at 2-3 times higher risk

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By PsyPost, 06/15/2023

“…This increase in overdose mortality has disproportionately affected men, with higher rates compared to women. Understanding the reasons behind this sex difference in overdose mortality is crucial for developing effective interventions and strategies to prevent fatal overdoses and mitigate the harms of drug use…”

Read the entire article: https://www.psypost.org/2023/06/new-study-reveals-alarming-gender-disparity-in-overdose-deaths-men-at-2-3-times-higher-risk-165836