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In 2020, the EU reported 5800 drug overdose deaths in a population of 440 million. The same year, the United States, with a population of 330 million, reported 68 000 drug overdose deaths. (www.nytimes.com)
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[-] TheLowestStone@lemmy.world 64 points 2 years ago

As usual, the USA is number 1!

[-] zepheriths@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

The US also has a pseudo-narco state on its border

[-] ribboo@lemm.ee 29 points 2 years ago

Drugs in Europe are very accessible if you’re into that thing.

[-] GoodEye8@lemm.ee 28 points 2 years ago

Have you considered the possibility that there's a "pseudo-narco state" next to America because America has a drug problem?

[-] squaresinger@feddit.de 10 points 2 years ago

The US also has a pseudo-narco state within it's borders.

[-] Damage@feddit.it 7 points 2 years ago

You reap what you sow

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