••Hello everyone, my name is Kanzawa, and I am an intern. In recent years, overdose among young people has been featured in the news. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, an overdose is defined as taking medicines in excess of the prescribed amount. “To OD” or “to overdose” typically means consuming a large amount of medication for reasons other than symptom relief, often to alter one’s mood or consciousness. Drug overdose has become a global issue, People who overdose come from various backgrounds and have diverse reasons for doing so. The NIH website presents survey results based on interviews with 128 individuals immediately after recovering from an overdose.The survey results revealed that 44% of respondents said they wanted to die. Other reasons reported include:To find relief from mental distress: 52%••To get away from their current circumstances: 42%Opioid overdoses are reportedly spreading across many parts of the world today. Some of the new drugs available are even more dangerous than those from 20 or 30 years ago. Between 2013 and 2023, 1,235 new mind-altering substances were identified across 142 countries and territories. According to the UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime), the number of people who injected drugs reached 13.2 million in 2021, an 18% increase over previous estimates. The UN also reports that the global number of drug users has risen by 23% over the past decade, with fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs dominating the drug market. Additionally, around The following graph shows the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. by gender from 2002 to 2022, according to the CDC.The data indicates that the number of drug overdose deaths remained almost unchanged from 2021 to 2022, with 107,941 people losing their lives to overdose in 2022. This represents a mortality rate of 32.6 drug overdose deaths per 100,000 standardized population.with a significant increase in deaths over the past two decades. The primary cause is reported to be the misuse of opioids, while other common contributors include the combined use of benzodiazepines, stimulants, and alcohol with other drugs.Similarly, drug overdose deaths have become a serious public health issue in the United States. In this article, we will explore the reality of overdose in the U.S.To seek support: 33%To make an impact on someone else: 19% (to express theiremotions and struggles)According to the survey, some of those who overdose may express a desire to die, while their true purpose may be to gain understanding and support from those around them. It is speculated that this could be an SOS message a desire to have their inner suffering understood and to receive help.40 million people now suffer severe health impacts due to drug use—an increase of 45%.The data indicates that men are five times more likely than women to inject drugs and are more likely to encourage their partners to do so. However, access to drug treatment remains limited, with only about one in five people reportedly receiving such treatment. In particular, women often face complex barriers to treatment, including personal life circumstances and social system challenges, such as limited childcare support and anxiety about losing custody of their children.11Mone KanzawaUniversity at Albany, New York, U.S.A. Background of OverdoseRising Drug Use Around the WorldOverdose in the U.S.The Reality of Overdose in the U.S.
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