In the John Oliver opioids segment, how many deaths per year are attributed to opioid and heroin deaths?

• A. 2,000
• B. 10,000
• C. 20,000
• D. 30,000

Answer: (D)

The question is about the scale of deaths attributed to opioids and heroin in a year as presented in the John Oliver segment. The best answer is the option that reflects the large toll Oliver emphasizes—the highest figure among the choices—because the segment is illustrating just how deadly this crisis is when you consider both prescription opioids and heroin together (especially as synthetic opioids have driven fatalities higher). The aim is to show a magnitude that few people realize, not a small number. The other options are noticeably smaller and don’t match the level of impact the segment is conveying. In short, the segment frames the annual death toll as very high, reflecting the widespread and lethal nature of opioid and heroin use.