Fatal overdoses in the U.S. and Pennsylvania

These are the total number of fatal overdoses throughout the nation and in Pennsylvania over the past several years. The vast majority involve opioids.

* The 2022 numbers are based on a CDC estimate for the 12 months ending in May.
Chart: Megan Lavey-Heaton and David Wenner, PennLive.com Source: Sources: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Get the data