Report: 10 Western States See Some Drug Overdoses Deaths Increase by Nearly 100%

Summarizes a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that found 10 western states saw drug overdose deaths increase in 2020, particularly in rural counties. Discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded stress and interrupted substance use disorder treatment services, recommends increased access to Naloxone and funding to implement prevention and treatment strategies.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news