State Agencies Announce Substantial Reduction in Drug Overdose Deaths

Delaware sees drop in drug deaths, but overdoses persist

Why Should Delaware Care?For years, Delaware ranked as one of the hardest hit states in the country from the opioid epidemic. Yet new figures show a sharp decline in fatal overdoses in Delaware for a second consecutive year. State officials announced Monday that Delaware’s deaths from drug overdoses fell by more than a third last year, even as overdoses in general remained a significant concern.In total, 2024 saw 338 fatal drug overdoses, a roug…

Congressman Rogers announced reduction of Drug Overdose Deaths at National Drug Summit

NASHVILLE, TN – The 2025 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit was held in Nashville, Tennessee, drawing 3,000 attendees from across the country with representatives from the federal, state and local levels. U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Dean of the House, co-founded…

2024 brought 36% drop in reported overdose deaths in Del.

Delaware deaths due to drug overdoses continued to drop in 2024. What is the state doing to make this happen, and what more is there to do?

State Agencies Announce Substantial Reduction in Drug Overdose Deaths

NEW CASTLE – The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), and the Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed a substantial decrease in drug deaths in calendar year 2024, down nearly 36% from the previous year. The total […]