321,566 Children Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose in a Decade

A staggering 321,566 children in the United States lost a parent to drug overdose between 2011 and 2021, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. This figure underscores the profound impact of the overdose crisis on families. During this period, the rate of children experiencing such a loss more than doubled, rising from approximately 27 to 63 children per 100,000... https://indianf.com/overdose-crisis-impact-on-children-2024-drug/