Missouri Institute of Mental Health

Health, Science & Environment

St. Louis recorded hundreds of overdose deaths during the pandemic

Sarah Fentem

In the first three quarters of 2021, there were 780 overdose deaths in the St. Louis region, about the same as during the same period in 2020, according to the Missouri Institute of Mental Health at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The St. Louis area accounted for nearly half of fatalities statewide.
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Opioid grant project focuses on attitudes, resources during first training

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