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Drug Poisoning Mortality Rate for Robeson County (per 100,000)
Current Value
105.6
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
In North Carolina, the emergency department (ED) visits for opioid overdose in January 2024 were 568, compared to 851 in January 2023. In November 2024, there were 887 overdose ED visits involving medication or drugs with dependency potential, comparted to 1,183 in November 2023. Overdose ED Visits for Med/Drugs^ with Dependency Potential in Robeson County, 2024*YTD 239 compared to 331 for Jan-Oct 2023. Fentanyl-Positive Deaths^ in Robeson County, 2024* YTD 26 Compared to 53 from Jan-Aug 2023* Fentanyl-Positive Deaths in North Carolina 2024 YTD 137 compared to 273 in September 2023. As you can see the data proves that drug overdose deaths and ED visits are down from previous years. The recent decline is attributed to the overdose-reversing drug naloxone. Money from settlements of opioid-funds have been rolling out to small towns which has helped Robeson County in reducing numbers associated with drug usage.
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