Opioid overdose deaths during the second half of 2023 fell in every New England state except Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, opioid overdose deaths rose 7% July-Dec. 2023, compared with the same six months in 2022.
This chart shows the percent change in the number of opioid overdose deaths in New England states, July-Dec 2022 vs. July-Dec 2023. Rhode Island was the only New England state to see an increase.
