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Sacramento Fentanyl Deaths Plummet
Sacramento County sees a significant drop in fentanyl-related deaths, but officials remain vigilant as the crisis continues.
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Justin Sylvia
- Which organizations collaborated to address the fentanyl crisis?
- Multiple agencies collaborated on this effort, including the Sacramento County Coroner's office, Sacramento Fire Department, Sheriff's Office, Probation Department, City Police Department, and Sac Metro Fire's Mobile Medicine Teams.
- What is the Street Overdose Response Team (SORT) and what is its main focus?
- The Street Overdose Response Team (SORT) is a key initiative, focusing on unhoused individuals and providing Narcan and information on treatment options.
- What is the outlook for the remainder of the year regarding fentanyl-related deaths?
- While the decrease is significant, officials acknowledge that fentanyl remains a serious threat, and overdose calls remain alarmingly high. They anticipate a rise in deaths before the new year.
- What time of year is expected to see a potential rise in fentanyl-related overdoses?
- The holidays are expected to exacerbate the problem, with increased depression and anxiety potentially leading to a rise in drug use and overdoses.
- What is the percentage drop in fentanyl-related deaths in Sacramento County this year compared to last year?
- Sacramento County reported a 56% drop in fentanyl-related deaths from 406 in 2023 to 180 through November 2024. This is attributed to increased treatment, prevention, education, and outreach efforts.