Original sentence: The increase in opioid overdose deaths has been dramatic, and opioids were responsible for 47,600 of the 70,200 drug overdose deaths overall in the US in 2017.The rate of prolonged opioid use is increasing globally
Edited sentence: 04% were legally prescribed.The increase in opioid overdose non-prescribed deaths has been dramatic, and opioids were responsible for 47,600 of the 70,200 drug overdose deaths overall in the US in 2017 of which less than.The large number of deaths are attributed to illegal use and not that of chronic pain patients.The media created opioid crisis label has negatively impacted actual patients leading to record high suicide rates among patients.. The rate of prolonged opioid use is increasing globally