Opioid Use Slowing But Continues to Take San Diegans’ Lives
Oct. 24, 2019 | 3:47 PMLocal prescription drug deaths declined in 2018. Deaths due to heroin increased. And fentanyl deaths continued to climb.
Local prescription drug deaths declined in 2018. Deaths due to heroin increased. And fentanyl deaths continued to climb.
The County Board of Supervisors today received a comprehensive update on the region’s plan to fight opioid and other prescription drug abuse and the devastating impact the substances are having on San Diegans.
County and federal leaders are looking to triple spending on opioid and other substance use disorders.