Positive trend for Kentucky overdoses

State of Addiction: Kentucky sees 30% decline in overdose deaths in 2024

For the third year in a row, Kentucky is seeing progress in the fight against drug overdoses.

Overdose deaths drop in Kentucky for 3rd straight year; state leaders credit prevention efforts

Gov. Andy Beshear and health officials announced Tuesday that overdose deaths dropped by more than 30% in 2024 compared to the previous year — from 1,984 deaths in 2023 to 1,410 in 2024.

Kentucky sees significant drop in overdose deaths, officials worry potential federal cuts could halt progress

Kentucky is celebrating a major victory in its fight against the drug crisis with a 30.2% decrease in overdose deaths last year, continuing a three-year downward trend. The decreases are happening despite the increased danger of today's drugs."We're living in an age where - especially with fentanyl - the drugs are more powerful than they've ever been," Gov. Andy Beshear said.Despite the increased potency, Kentucky has managed to achieve remarkab…

Positive trend for Kentucky overdoses

A new state report shows the number of deaths has dropped for a third consecutive year.

Drug deaths decrease in Kentucky once again

FRANKFORT -- Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that overdose deaths in the commonwealth decreased for the third year in a row, with a 30.2 percent decrease in 2024 compared with the previous year.

Rate of drug overdose deaths decrease in Kentucky - Mountain Top Media

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