State health officials say Louisiana has seen a decline in opioid-related deaths, according to a report from the Louisiana Department of Health.
The department’s findings mark a change from recent headlines about overdose fatalities and will be watched closely by policymakers, public health providers and community groups working on prevention and treatment. The Health Department is the source of the statewide report.
Officials did not provide further details in the item summarized here. Local agencies and treatment providers typically use such reports to guide outreach, naloxone distribution and treatment referrals.
We will follow up as more information from the department becomes available.