Drug Overdoses Are a Leading Cause of Injury Deaths in Wisconsin

More Wisconsin residents died in 2013 as a result of drug overdose than from motor vehicle crashes, suicide, breast cancer, colon cancer, firearms, influenza, or HIV, according to a special report (PDF, 517 KB) released today by the Department of Health Services. Opioid pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone, contributed to 45 percent of the 843 drug overdose deaths in 2013, while heroin contributed...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news