Drug Overdoses
What does this measure?
This indicator measures the number of fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses in Orange County. The data is broken down by the substance involved, such as heroin and fentanyl, and covers the period from 2018 to 2022, providing a clear view of trends in substance abuse.
Summary Statement
The data reveals that the most common substances involved in fatal overdoses were fentanyl and heroin, with a notable increase in overdose deaths from 2020 to 2021. The most common substances involved in non-fatal overdoses were also fentanyl and heroin.
Source
https://apps.health.ny.gov/public/tabvis/PHIG_Public/opioid/reports/#county