Stimulant overdoses rising as opioid deaths decline, treatment complex

• Stimulant overdoses are on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Experts note that recognizing and responding to stimulant overdoses is more complex than opioid overdoses.
• Public education about stimulant overdoses lags behind that of opioid overdoses.
• The rate of stimulant overdoses is increasing in many parts of the country.
• Treatment for stimulant overdoses presents unique challenges compared to opioid overdoses.