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Overdose deaths are rising dramatically among Black Philadelphians, new data show

In 2022, Black men saw the highest number of overdose fatalities among any demographic group in the city.

The overdose-reversal drug Narcan. The city saw 1,413 fatal overdoses in 2022, its highest ever.
The overdose-reversal drug Narcan. The city saw 1,413 fatal overdoses in 2022, its highest ever.Read moreMatt Rourke / AP