Utah sees 71%rise in fentanyl deaths; Denver, Colorado see declines with more naloxone use.

Fentanyl overdose deaths surged 71% in Utah over two years, reaching 290 in the latest count, while in Denver and Colorado, fatal overdoses dropped 11% and 8% respectively in the first half of 2024. The decline is partly credited to increased naloxone distribution and opioid crisis settlement funds. Utah, however, faces challenges with fentanyl mixed into other drugs, leading to over 2 million seized pills last year.

November 24, 2024
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