A Hidden Crisis: Fentanyl Overdoses Hitting the Elderly By Ivanhoe Broadcast News on February 11, 2026

https://www.ivanhoe.com/?p=36653&preview=1&_ppp=2315dd205f ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Fentanyl continues to be the primary cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Even a very small amount of it can cause a lethal overdose. Last year, synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, accounted for 60% of all overdose deaths in the United States. And for seniors, it’s becoming a bigger issue.