Driven By Fentanyl, Overdose Deaths In Nyc Reached Record Levels In 2017

New York saw its highest number of overdose deaths in 2017, largely driven by overdoses involving fentanyl, according to a report by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene published Thursday.

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