Opioid Overdose Deaths Remain High in Quincy

QUINCY, MA — The number of people who died from opioid overdoses in Qunicy remain on the rise, according to state data released Wednesday.

In 2016, there were 42 deaths due to an opioid overdose, a decrease by two when compared to the year before.

The state reported in February that there were 1,465 unintentional opioid overdose deaths statewide in 2016 and another 469 to 562 deaths that were suspected to have involved opioids. The updated data released Wednesday concluded there were 1,933 confirmed opioid-related deaths last year.

In Norfolk County, there were 202 deaths, up from 166 in 2015 and well above the 22 that occurred in 2000.

The data doesn't include the amount of Narcan used or residents who may have overdosed but were taken to a medical center without calling emergency services.

Deaths by opioid overdose in Quincy

• 2012 - 25
• 2013 - 26
• 2014 - 38
• 2015 - 44
• 2016 - 42

Click here to see the full numbers, town-by-town.

Mike Carraggi contributed to this report.

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