Drug-Related Deaths in Germany Rise, Young Victims Increasingly Affected

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Germany saw a slight increase in drug-related deaths in 2025, reaching 2,150.
A significant concern is the rising number of young victims, with over 500 under 30 and 106 under 20.
The Federal Drug Commissioner highlighted issues with mixed substances, prescription drug misuse, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

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Germany saw a slight increase in drug-related deaths in 2025, reaching 2,150. A significant concern is the rising number of young victims, with over 500 under 30 and 106 under 20. The Federal Drug Commissioner highlighted issues with mixed substances, prescription drug misuse, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

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