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National overdose deaths are down, but how is Florida faring in opioid crisis?

WUFT | By Sofia Zarran
Published September 20, 2024 at 8:08 AM EDT
In Florida, drug deaths are down by almost 13% and drug-related hospitalizations have also decreased, according to the Agency for Healthcare Administration. (File photo/WUFT)
In Florida, drug deaths are down by almost 13% and drug-related hospitalizations have also decreased, according to the Agency for Healthcare Administration. (File photo/WUFT)

Nationwide overdose deaths have declined. That's according to NPR. But how is Florida faring in the opioid crisis?

WUFT’s Sofia Zarran reports.

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