Fentanyl: The Leading Cause of Death for 18-to 45-year-olds

America continues to record a staggering death toll in its fight against drug addiction, especially in fatalities involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl. The tragic statistics are well known to the expert treatment team at The Detox Center of Los Angeles, who are helping to lead the battle to keep more people from joining them.

Contact The Detox Center of Los Angeles today at (888) 346-4350 to learn how to access our addiction treatment programs.

Statistics on Fentanyl Deaths

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fentanyl is now the top cause of death among U.S. adults (ages 18-45) – more than COVID-19, suicide, and car accidents. The CDC reports that of 100,000 adults who died of drug overdoses from 2018 to 2020, a staggering 19,400 – 19. Percent – had died after overdosing on fentanyl.

Fentanyl is responsible for at least 70 percent of all drug deaths, reports the CDC, which found 37,208 fentanyl deaths in 2020 and 41,587 in 2021 – an increase of almost 12 percent.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that law enforcement authorities and substance-abuse experts blame for dramatically increasing drug deaths. It is cheap to produce and easy to transport; dealers often add it to street drugs like heroin and sell it to unsuspecting users. Because it’s 100 times stronger than morphine, it often overpowers the user and leads to overdose.

Even more discouraging is a report by the nonprofit Families Against Fentanyl, revealing fentanyl-related deaths nearly doubled in two years: from 32,754 in April 2019 to 64,178 in April 2021.

Solutions at The Detox Center of Los Angeles

For those at risk of being added to those grim numbers, our compassionate, highly trained, and experienced team of clinicians fights every day with treatment plans customized for each client. Programs are designed for long-term recovery by helping you learn more about your addiction, develop skills to better your life, and work toward a more hopeful future. Treatment includes examining and working on your home family dynamic. 

We treat a variety of conditions, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, anger, impulsivity, bipolar disorder, grief and loss, and post-traumatic stress disorder. When you go through detox here, you will be under the watchful care of full-time, round-the-clock onsite nurses and an on-call physician.

But the program is designed to take you much farther than eliminating your short-term addiction. We provide comprehensive care at an in-house detox program managed by knowledgeable, experienced staff. If you are experiencing moderate to severe addiction symptoms, you can come here for a safe environment free of triggers and distractions. 

The Top Drug Rehab in Los Angeles

Detox is only the beginning of treatment at the Detox Center of Los Angeles; we are proud to call ourselves the No. 1 drug and alcohol detox and rehab program in Los Angeles. Our clients follow the initial pre-treatment phase with 20 to 30 days of intensive therapy. This residential care includes group, individual, experiential, and family therapy. The facility’s clinicians take an integrative, solution-focused therapeutic approach that incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy and humanistic theories to assist you with reaching your goals. Addiction is examined in context with other aspects of your life, especially with an eye toward any underlying emotional or psychological conditions that may be the primary disorder; addiction could just be a symptom of something more profound.

Best Clinical Drug Treatment Staff

In addition, our staff is highly trained, with credentials including a minimum master’s degree in social work, a licensable clinical degree from an accredited college or university, and a valid license or registered intern status in clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling or psychology in the State of California.

Reach Out for Addiction Help

The Detox Center of Los Angeles is fully accredited by several reputable associations, including the California Department of Health Care Services, The Joint Commission, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Turn to us for help with drug or alcohol addiction for yourself or a loved one, by exploring further online or by calling 888-346-4350.

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