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opioid-related overdose
Coverage of opioid-related overdose in the Nexus archive.
- Overdose deaths continue to decrease in Washtenaw County, health officials report
Overdose deaths in Washtenaw County decreased from 68 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with 33 opioid-related deaths, marking a 10-year low. Most opioid-related overdose deaths involved white men aged 25 to 54. Health officials emphasized continued harm reduction efforts and recovery support.