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Fairfax Health District Sees Significant Drop in Opioid Overdose Fatalities

10 Jun 2026 3:40 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax Health District reports a 22% decline in opioid overdose fatalities in 2025, the lowest since 2015, alongside a 16% drop in non-fatal emergency visits. The county also celebrated 95 graduates from its Public Health Youth Ambassador Program.

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