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Opioid overdoses decline in Oregon for the second year

Health experts say multiple factors contributed to the decline, from the increased availability of Narcan to crackdowns on overseas manufacturers
April 2, 2026
 
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Opioid deaths across Oregon are in decline for the second year in a row, according to federal health projections, dropping nearly 20% in