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New York Overdose Deaths Drop 45% Since 2022, Saving More Than 5,000 Lives

CDC data shows New York State overdose deaths fell for the third consecutive year, with opioid-related fatalities down nearly 52% since 2022.

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Washington Lawmakers Propose Federal Funding to Sustain Local Drug Task Forces

Bipartisan bill would establish dedicated funding stream for multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combating opioid trafficking across Washington state.

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Mississippi Expands Statewide Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

Mississippi State Department of Health launches novel program bringing addiction treatment to all 82 counties through early screening and telehealth.

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Michigan Launches Opioid Settlement Spending Guidance and Public Tracking Tool

Michigan Attorney General releases spending guidelines and transparency report to ensure opioid settlement funds support recovery and prevention programs statewide.

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Nitazene Synthetic Opioids Spreading in Midwest Drug Supply: What to Know About Overdose Response

Public health surveillance has detected nitazene-class synthetic opioids in counterfeit pills and powders across several Midwest states. Naloxone still works, but the response calls for specific steps.

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