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According to the Boston Public Health Commission, opioid overdose deaths dropped by 38% in 2024 across the city compared to the year before, according to a new data released May 29. 

Imagine a scenario where a loved one — your child, sibling or friend — is struggling with an opioid addiction. You’ve done everything in your power to help them get treatment, but because they’re over 18, your options are limited.

The city, state and country have announced decreases in opioid overdose deaths in recent months. One element that might be contributing to that decline: getting more medications that reverse overdoses into the hands of everyday people.