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Opioid-Related Data and Information

Kelly E. Levy
Acting Director

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Opioid-Related Data
Date Range: 
January 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024

1,332

Suspected Overdose Deaths

7,751

Naloxone Administrations

2,021,362

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