Posted on Jul 19, 2019

U.S. Overdose Deaths Dipped In 2018, But Some States Saw 'Devastating' Increases

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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U.S. Overdose Deaths Dipped In 2018, But Some States Saw 'Devastating' Increases

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SP5 Dennis Loberger

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This is not due to a dip in use but rather the wider availability of Naloxone HCL. Police regularly have it available in many communities to counteract overdose

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U.S. Overdose Deaths Dipped In 2018, But Some States Saw 'Devastating' Increases

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