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Heroin Overdose Deaths Rose Across Many States in 2012
June 11, 2026
Heroin overdose fatalities increased significantly in many states, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report featured the analysis.
Researchers examined death certificate information from 28 states in their assessment. The data showed an upward trend in heroin-related deaths across a substantial portion of the investigated regions.
While the report highlights a widespread increase, specific details regarding the magnitude of the increase in individual states were included in the full report released by the CDC.
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