DETROIT – Michigan’s overdose death rate has dropped faster than the national average, according to state health officials. Overdose deaths in Michigan decreased by 5.7% in 2023, with 2,826 deaths-compared to 2,998 deaths in 2022. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said the overall overdose death rate has dropped from its peak at 31.1 deaths per 100,000 in 2021 to 28.2 in 2023.