Quiz 1
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An opioid overdose only occurs when opioids are taken alone, without any other substances.
Prescription opioids are less likely to be misused than heroin.
Males and people of older age are at higher risk of opioid overdose compared to women and younger individuals.
In 2019, opioids accounted for 69% of all drug-related deaths globally, making overdose a major global health issue.
People resuming opioid use after a period of abstinence are at lower risk of overdose due to increased tolerance.
The USA experienced a 50% increase in overdose mortality rates between 2019 and 2021, with synthetic opioids responsible for the majority of deaths.
Europe is currently experiencing an opioid crisis identical to that of the USA, with rising synthetic opioid use dominating the drug landscape.