CDC: Virginia Experiences 38.5% Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths

CDC: Virginia experiences 38.5% decrease in drug overdose deaths

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Newly released data shows drug overdose deaths are down dramatically in Virginia. Preliminary data from the CDC has found that tragically, more than 1,500 Virginians died from a drug overdose in 2024. That’s down from the over 2,500 that died in 2023.  The 38.5% decrease in overdose deaths is the second largest decrease in the country, only behind West Virginia.  Jesse Wysocki, Chief Operating Officer at The McShin Founda…

How the U.S. Turned the Tide on Drug Overdose Deaths

The record drop in drug overdose deaths, briefly explained.

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