Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month, now lowest since 2020
Opioid overdose deaths have now slowed to the lowest levels nationwide since 2020, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks the 12th straight month of decline since a peak last year.
MDHHS: Michigan overdose deaths dropped nearly five times greater than national average
A decline in Michigan's overdose deaths is marking progress in the state's ongoing battle against opioids, according to the MDHHS.
Overdose deaths decline by nearly 6% in Michigan
Overdose deaths across Michigan decreased by nearly 6% in 2023, and 2,826 deaths were provisionally recorded compared to the 2,998 deaths in 2022.
Rising opioid overdose deaths should be N.S. election issue, advocate says
As Week 3 of the provincial election campaign begins, there are questions about how Nova Scotia's major political parties plan to combat the rising number of opioid overdose deaths.
Overdose death rates in Michigan declined in 2023, state health officials say
State officials say Michigan's decline from 2021 to 2023 was also five times faster than the national decline during the same time period.
Opioid overdose deaths decline again in Michigan
Michigan has made progress recently in its fight against opioid overdoses. In 2023, health officials identified 2,826 overdose deaths, which was 5.7% fewer than the year before, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday,
Michigan opioid overdose deaths drop faster than national average
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported opioid overdose deaths in the state decreased by 5.7% in the first nine months of 2023, with 2,826 deaths recorded during that period compared to 2,
US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline
In the latest CDC data, overdose death reports are down in 45 states. Increases occurred in Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and ...
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Massachusetts drug overdose deaths drop 23%: ‘Cautiously optimistic… won’t take our foot off the gas’
The Bay State is again receiving positive news in its fight against the drug overdose crisis, as new data shows that OD ...
US Overdose Deaths Down by 14%: CDC
CDC data released Wednesday shows there were approximately 97,000 U.S. deaths in the 12-month period ending June 30.
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U.S. drug overdose deaths on pace to fall below 100,000 this year
"It is a real trend, and that’s great," the CDC director says about a sharp drop in drug overdose deaths. But she also warned ...
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US overdose deaths continue downward trend, giving experts hope
Drug overdose deaths in the United States appear to continue to decline, giving experts hope that the nation is seeing ...
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CDC report suggest drug overdose deaths are down
It is good news from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as new numbers show drug overdose deaths have dropped this year.
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Michigan Reports Promising Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths, Looks to Address Racial Disparities in Health Outcomes
Michigan reports a 5.7% decline in overdose deaths for 2023, outpacing the national average, with efforts emphasizing harm ...
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‘Not out of woods yet:’ How $100M will help drug overdose deaths in Ohio
In an effort to reduce drug overdose deaths and help Ohioans battle substance use disorders, the federal government recently awarded $100 million in grant funding to the state with more than $68 ...