U.S. drug overdose death percent change 2013-2014, by age
This statistic presents the percent change in drug overdose deaths in the U.S. from 2013 to 2014, by age. Those aged 25 to 34 years saw a 10.5 percent increase in drug overdose deaths from 2013 to 2014. Opioids primarily prescription pain relievers and heroin - are the main driver of overdose deaths.