377 opioid-related overdose deaths in Boston in 2023, up 7% from 2022, with increased funding for prevention, housing, and naloxone distribution.
377 opioid-related overdose deaths in Boston in 2023, up 7% from 2022; Black and Latino populations disproportionately impacted. $7.5m committed to prevention, housing, and training, with a $1m initiative to supply naloxone. Massachusetts reports a 10% decrease in opioid overdose deaths in 2023, crediting local efforts and Naloxone. In Michigan, millions of dollars set aside for opioid crisis response remain unspent in nearly half of counties.
June 14, 2024
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