West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases November Update on Overdose Death Reduction
November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news:
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state. Updated data shows a significant 36% decrease in overdose deaths from January to May 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Even with pending cases, the decrease is not expected to fall below 28%.
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state. Updated data shows a significant 36% decrease in overdose deaths from January to May 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Even with pending cases, the decrease is not expected to fall below 28%.