
Los Angeles County Records Historic 22% Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths, Fentanyl Fatalities Plummeting 37%
LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County has achieved a significant milestone in its battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a record-breaking 22% decrease in drug-related overdose deaths and poisonings last year. The dramatic decline marks a hopeful turn amidst a national public health emergency. According to newly released data from the Los Angeles County…