Michigan Projected to See Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths for Third Year in a Row

A steep drop in Michigan overdose deaths, thanks in part to Narcan

About 1,000 fewer Michiganders died in 2024 from overdoses, according to provisional data released Thursday by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. At the same time, advocates note, federal funding for prevention, treatment and recovery remains uncertain.

Projections show Michigan opioid deaths in decline for third year in a row • Michigan Advance

A Michigan flag waves in the state Capitol plaza | Susan J. DemasEarly data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services suggests that deaths from opioid overdoses may have declined for the third year in a row.  According to provisional data from the MDHHS, the state saw a 34% decline in overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024, a decrease of roughly 1,000 deaths. In response Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel applauded the state’s …

Michigan projected to see decline in opioid overdose deaths for third year in a row

LANSING, MI – The state is projecting the third consecutive year of decline in opioid overdose deaths for 2024, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.

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New Haven officials boosting awareness after 19 overdoses were reported in 4 days

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In the city of New Haven, officials are activating a tier 2response after there were 19 overdoses in four days. Unfortunately, one person died but 18 others survived.  Mobile overdose reduction clinic teaches Connecticut shoreline residents about prevention after recent overdose spike “Tier 2 is 11 to 14 overdoses in 24 hours and then as you can imagine the higher number of overdoses would be a higher level of res…

Michigan projects 34% drop in opioid overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024

According to officials, this projection will mark the third consecutive year the state saw a decline in opioid overdose deaths.