Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999-2020.

Deaths from drug overdose continue to contribute to overall mortality and the lowering of life expectancy in the United States (1-4). This report uses the most recent data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to update statistics on deaths from drug overdose in the United States, showing rates by demographic group and by specific types of drugs involved (such as opioids or stimulants), with a focus on changes from 2019 to 2020. All material appearing in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission; citation as to source, however, is appreciated.