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Coverage dated September 21, 2026 to September 22, 2026

Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands

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Alabama overdose deaths fell 46 percent over two years as state agencies and stakeholders expand prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

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  1. Yellowhammer News

    Alabama marks National Opioid Awareness Day as overdose deaths decline 46% (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Alabama is marking National Opioid Awareness Day with some encouraging news — substance-related overdose deaths in the state dropped 46% from March 2024 to March 2026, according to provisional federal data cited by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.

  2. Alabama Political Reporter

    Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands (opens Alabama Political Reporter)

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    Alabama overdose deaths fell 46 percent over two years as state agencies and stakeholders expand prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

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