In 2022, antidepressants were an underlying cause in 5,863 overdose deaths in the US, comparable to heroin's 5,871 fatalities, highlighting a disturbing trend.
Phil Cowen notes that although overdose deaths from antidepressants alone have remained steady, there is a concerning rise when both opioids and antidepressants are involved.
The rise in antidepressant-related overdoses, particularly in the context of co-prescribing with opioids, suggests a critical intersection with the ongoing opioid epidemic.
The CDC data reveals insufficient information on the precise substances involved in overdose deaths, complicating the understanding of the role antidepressants play.
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