Arizona’s fight against the opioid crisis is finally making headway. That’s good news. There’s a notable shift in a battle that’s torn lives and families apart across the state.
After years of rising overdose deaths, new data show a meaningful decline. Overdose deaths dropped by approximately 20% in Phoenix and Tucson compared to the previous year, and similar improvements are happening in some of Arizona’s other largest cities.
Yes, the news is good, and the tide is turning. Still, health officials caution that although the situation is improving, there’s still a long way to go before the crisis is resolved.
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Overdose Numbers Drop Across Key Counties
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS), opioid overdoses in Maricopa County have decreased by 55% compared to the peak years from 2017. Similar declines of 40% in Pima County and 48% in Pinal County have also been reported…