Currently, the drug that causes the greatest number of deaths by overdose, in absolute numbers, is:
A) opiates.
B) cocaine.
C) alcohol.
D) antidepressants.
E) benzodiazepines (tranquilizers such as Valium).

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Opiates, including prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, are the leading cause of drug overdose deaths. The opioid crisis, particularly in the United States, has led to a significant increase in fatalities over the past two decades.

Currently, the Drug That Causes the Greatest Number of Deaths