VIRGINIA HAS REPORTED A SIGNIFICANT 38-AND-A HALF PERCENT DECREASE IN DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS ACCORDING TO NEW DATA FROM THE CDC. THIS MARKS THE LARGEST DECLINE OF ANY STATE IN THE NATION FOR THIS REPORTING PERIOD. HEALTH OFFICIALS ATTRIBUTE THE REDUCTION TO EXPANDED ACCESS TO TREATMENT SERVICES, INCREASED AVAILABILITY OF NALOXONE, AND ENHANCED COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. DESPITE THIS PROGRESS, AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO URGE VIGILANCE AND ENCOURAGE THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION TO SEEK HELP THROUGH AVAILABLE RESOURCES.
OVERDOSE DECLINE
