Massachusetts opioid OD deaths drop under 1,000: 'Thousands of lives saved'
- Posted on June 5, 2026
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Massachusetts opioid OD deaths drop under 1,000: 'Thousands of lives saved'
Deadly opioid ODs have plummeted in the Bay State in recent years, according to officials who are crediting “a comprehensive and collaborative public health response” to the crisis. New data shows that opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell below 1,000 last year. That’s the first time since 2013 that the state recorded fewer than 1,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in a year. ...