Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were about 107,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2023. Of those, about 75%, or 81,000, involved opioids.
While new data reveals that fatal overdoses are trending down, local leaders say there's more work to be done.
The Honorable Rick ScottChairSpecial Committee on AgingUnited States SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Kirsten GillibrandRanking MemberSpecial Committee on AgingUnited States SenateWashington ...