overdose deaths

Patrick Kennedy Discusses Cousin’s Overdose Death With Dr. Phil

The mental health advocate spoke with Dr. Phil abut losing Kennedy Hill to an overdose this past summer.

Tennessee Overdose Rates Hit Five-Year High

The increase in overdose deaths comes despite the fact that prescriptions for opioids have been drastically reduced in the state.

Fentanyl-Related Deaths Skyrocket In California

Overdose deaths related to fentanyl rose more than 1,000% between 2014 and 2018 in the state.

Pennsylvania Sees Drop In Overdose Deaths For First Time In Years

An analysis by the DEA found that in 2018, Pennsylvania saw an encouraging 18% drop in fatal overdoses.

10 Dead In 26 Hours From Overdose In Ohio, Fentanyl Suspected

Ohio has experienced multiple mass overdose cases in past few months, with six dead in a single day in August and nine people dead in 48 hours in July.

Five Overdose Deaths In New York Possibly Caused By Tainted Cocaine

Authorities have not yet announced what the cocaine was laced with, though some suspect fentanyl may be involved.

New York Overdose Deaths Decline Slightly After Rising For 7 Years

“The decrease in drug overdose deaths is promising but far too many New Yorkers are still dying,” said New York Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot.