ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a nationwide decline in overdose deaths.
What You Need To Know
- According to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdose deaths were down 10% nationally from April 2023 to April 2024
- In Florida, CDC data shows that overdose deaths were down by 12.6%
- Some experts say they believe an increased use of naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is a driving factor behind the trend
- The Recovery Epicenter Foundation has handed out free Narcan to beach businesses the past two spring break seasons
- For information on resources available to help, visit the Recovery Epicenter Foundation website
According to the CDC, there was a 10% drop in overdose deaths during the 12-month period from April 2023 to April 2024. The same data shows that overdose deaths in Florida went down by 12.6% during that time period.
Some experts say they believe increased use of naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is a driving factor behind the promising trend…