NJ Cares Suspected Overdose Deaths

NJ CARES

Opioid-Related Data and Information

Opioid Epidemic

Kelly E. Levy
Acting Director

Suspected Drug Related Deaths

Date Range:  January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

2,564

Suspected Drug Related Deaths

Atlantic 179
Bergen 130
Burlington 128
Camden 326
Cape May 33
Cumberland 76
Essex 447
Gloucester 82
Hudson 186
Hunterdon 11
Mercer 108
Middlesex 145
Monmouth 135
Morris 69
Ocean 168
Passaic 134
Salem 28
Somerset 31
Sussex 23
Union 95
Warren 27
Total: 2,564

To view the most recent statistics reported by the Office of Chief State Medical Examiner, check the following link:  OCSME (nj.gov)

14,626

Naloxone Administrations

3,164,446

Opioid Prescriptions

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