5 States With The Highest Drug Overdose Death Rates In The US

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 states with the highest drug overdose death rates in the US. If you want to read our discussion on the drug crisis, you can go directly to the 15 States With The Highest Drug Overdose Death Rates In The US.

5. Pennsylvania

Drug Overdose Death Rate = 4.76%

Count of Drug Overdose Deaths: 5,079

Pennsylvania recorded a total of 5,079 drug overdose deaths in the 12 months leading up to July 2023. The state accounts for 4.76% of the total drug overdose-related deaths in the US. It should be noted that Pennsylvania saw a decline of 1.9% in deaths caused by drug overdose as compared to July 2022.