Drug overdose deaths by state

New Mexico saw the highest percentage increase in overdose deaths in the 12 months ending in January 2025 compared to January 2026. The breakdown:

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Data is underreported, given incomplete data. Each point represents the sum of overdose deaths in the past 12 months.

Chart: The New MexicanSource: National Center for Health StatisticsGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper