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Approximately 50,000 opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2019, with $78.5 billion in expenses.

• Approximately 50,000 opioid overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2019.
• The opioid crisis costs an estimated $78.5 billion in healthcare expenses, lost productivity, and criminal justice involvement.
• Fewer than 20% of people with opioid use disorder (OUD) seek treatment.