Drug-Related Death Rates
Arkansas and U.S. Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Mortality Rates
Current Value
14.6
Definition
Data Description and Source
Description: Negative trend. Drug-related mortality rates in Arkansas have remained lower when compared to the United States. However, the rates in Arkansas have been rapidly increasing from 13.1 per 100,000 population in 2012 to 22.3 per 100,000 population in 2021. This trend is seen nationally, as well.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wide-ranging ONline Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER).
Notes: Age-adjusted rates are shown. Rates are per 100,000 population. ICD-10 codes X40-X44, X60-X64, X85, Y10-Y14. The most common types of drugs that cause these deaths are prescription opioids (like Hydrocodone, Tramadol, Oxycodone), illicit drugs (heroin, cocaine, meth, illicit fentanyl), and benzodiazepines (Xanax, Clonazepam, Diazepam).
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