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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, 2023 – December 31, 2023

2,564

Suspected Overdose Deaths

14,626

Naloxone Administrations

3,164,446

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