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International Overdose Awareness Day Remembers Those Lives Lost

Drug-related deaths increased by 110% in Denver from 2019 to 2020.

Wednesday is International Overdose Awareness Day, a reminder to those lost to drug overdoses. Drug-related deaths increased by 110% in Denver from 2019 to 2020.

Fentanyl-related overdose deaths increased 308% during the same time frame, according to the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.

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