Local health experts say the number of Opioid related deaths in Onondaga County appears to be on the decline. While that sounds promising – there is a delay in the release of data pending toxicology results and other factors.
A key person who reviews those reports said the overall rate of declining cases is better than statewide statistics.
“Over the last year, it’s a really positive sign,” said Mariah Senecal Reilly who serves as the county health department’s director of substance abuse services. “Obviously we don’t want to speak too soon. Between 2023 and 2024, it went from 156 deaths to 90 deaths involving opioids.”…