ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County officials report a significant decline in drug-related deaths, with accidental overdoses dropping by 52% over the past five years, according to new county data.
Fentanyl-related fatalities have seen an even more dramatic decrease, falling by 71% during the same period.
These encouraging trends highlight a broader 69% reduction in overall opioid-related deaths in the region.
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