VCU: Expanded Opioid Care in Virginia Contributes to Steep Drop in Overdose Deaths and $1.3B in Reduced Costs
October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Oct. 26, 2026
Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose deaths and $1.3B in reduced costs
Updated data for 2024 underscores the lifesaving impact of accessible opioid care, while highlighting critical priorities to close regional and racial equity gaps.
By Olivia Trani
Preventable overdose death . . .
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Oct. 26, 2026
Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose deaths and $1.3B in reduced costs
Updated data for 2024 underscores the lifesaving impact of accessible opioid care, while highlighting critical priorities to close regional and racial equity gaps.
By Olivia Trani
Preventable overdose death . . .