Overdose deaths down more than 20% in N.Y. state, CDC data reveals
Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
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Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
A nonprofit focused on preventing drug overdose deaths is handing out free naloxone at the Governors Ball Music Festival.
It's not clear yet if the mayor will sign it.
A bill passed by the New York City Council would require all public schools to carry the opioid overdose antidote naloxone. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41fRrpe
In Camden, New Jersey, first responders have seen a major increase in drug overdoses and calls to treat them. Now, in addition to using naloxone to reverse an overdose, paramedics are introducing a treatment medication immediately, increasing the amount of people who go into long-term treatment. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
In addition to reversing opioid overdoses, professionals are trying a new method to get people who use drugs into treatment.
