Andrew KolodnySocial Links NavigationBrandeis University Latest articles by Andrew Kolodny How Bad the Opioid Epidemic Really Is in 6 Simple Charts By Andrew Kolodny published 6 October 17 Drug overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., surpassing peak annual deaths caused by car accidents, guns and HIV infection. Medicine & Drugs Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1See Venus at its 'greatest brilliancy' this week — or wait until Sept. 20262How will the latest generation of fighter jets stand out? The answer lies in stealth tech.3Lviv pysanka: World's oldest Easter egg4Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope reveals hidden past of the 'Crystal Ball Nebula'5Why is yawning contagious?
How Bad the Opioid Epidemic Really Is in 6 Simple Charts By Andrew Kolodny published 6 October 17 Drug overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., surpassing peak annual deaths caused by car accidents, guns and HIV infection.