Los Angeles County experienced a 22% decline in drug-related overdose deaths and poisonings in 2024, the most significant drop in LA County history, according to a new analysis by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, based on data from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.  “The recent decline in overdose deaths across Los Angeles County is ...

Statistics Courtesy of CNN The number of deaths caused by accidental drug overdoses in the U.S. hit an all-time high in 2014, according to recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Last year alone, a total of 47,055 people died from drug overdoses– ...