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Feds Applaud Progress in Reducing Overdoses

Feds Applaud Progress in Reducing Overdoses
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By West Kentucky Star/DOJ
Jul. 18, 2019 | LOUISVILLE
By West Kentucky Star/DOJ Jul. 18, 2019 | 02:39 PM | LOUISVILLE
Federal officials applauded the work of federal, state, and local law enforcement and health professionals as the overdose death rate in Kentucky took a significant dip in the past year.

Kentucky saw 233 fewer drug fatalities in 2018 than in 2017. While the decrease marks an improvement, 1,333 Kentuckians lost to dangerous drugs are still a tragic number.

“Today’s announcement of a 15% decrease in the number overdose deaths in the Commonwealth is certainly positive news and a step in the right direction,” said United States Attorney Robert M. Duncan.  “However, we all recognize there is still work to be done. We remain committed to using all available tools to combat this crisis, including vigorously prosecuting unlawful opioid traffickers, partnering to conduct community outreach and education, and encouraging those needing help to seek treatment.”      

The Eastern and Western District United States Attorney’s Offices have Heroin Education Action Teams that are aimed at reducing the harm to Kentucky families and communities caused by heroin/opiate abuse by increasing community understanding of this epidemic.

USA HEAT is a partnership between the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern and Western District of Kentucky and families who have lost a loved one to opiate overdose. 

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