The Injury and Violence Prevention Branch of the Division of Public Health (IVPB) recently posted an update of suspected overdose deaths, fentanyl-positive deaths, and provisional data on Emergency Department (ED) visits for overdose reports.
While the year-to-date data show decreases in fatal and non-fatal overdoses statewide, it is important to remember that the overall numbers are still higher than the numbers experienced in 2019, before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, decreases in ED visits for overdose may only indicate decreased utilization of the ED, not necessarily decreases in overdose events.
Access to evidence-based substance use care services and resources are vital to improve health and wellness of the community.
Suspected Overdose Deaths
There were 218 suspected overdose deaths in July 2024 compared to 348 in July 2023.
Fentanyl-Positive Deaths
There were 193 fentanyl-positive deaths in May 2024 compared to 345 in May 2023. Please note that due to the time needed to finalize toxicology results, this report is three months behind the other reports shared in this update.
Overdose Involving Medication or Drugs with Dependency Potential
There were 1,076 overdose ED visits in July 2024 involving medication or drugs with dependency potential compared to 1,578 in July 2023.
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