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The Silent Epidemic: Drug Overdose Is Now the Leading Cause of Death for Americans 18–45

America is facing one of the most heartbreaking public health crises in its history. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45, surpassing car accidents, suicide, and many other major killers.

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Fabian Padro In Drug Rehab
July 3, 2025

Why Today’s Drug Withdrawal Can Seem Harder – What You Can Do About It

Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a shift in how students (What is what someone suffering from addiction who comes to Narconon is, a Student,)—especially younger individuals—respond to drug withdrawal. In weekly clinical discussions, I’ve raised this observation: today’s generation of clients often appears to have a lower pain tolerance during detoxification, and their emotional reactions seem more intense compared to those from older generations. Why is that?

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