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CDC: Overdose deaths have dropped by 10% nationwide

WUFT | By Sofia Zarran
Published September 20, 2024 at 12:26 AM EDT
In Florida, drug deaths are down by almost 13% and drug-related hospitalizations have also decreased, according to the Agency for Healthcare Administration.
In Florida, drug deaths are down by almost 13% and drug-related hospitalizations have also decreased, according to the Agency for Healthcare Administration. (File photo/WUFT)

Nationwide overdose deaths have declined. That's according to NPR. But how is Florida faring in the opioid crisis?

WUFT’s Sofia Zarran reports.
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Sofia Zarran
Sofia is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.
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