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Montgomery County reports fall in drug‑related deaths, renews push for April 26 drug take‑back
Summary
The coroner and district attorney said drug deaths in the county have declined to their lowest level since 2011; officials urged residents to use the April 26 take‑back program and emphasized Narcan distribution and multiagency response as likely contributors.
Montgomery County officials on Thursday reported a decline in drug‑related deaths, with the coroner and the district attorney calling the trend “encouraging” while urging continued prevention and treatment efforts.
Dr. Janine Darby, Montgomery County coroner, and District Attorney Kevin Steele said drug‑related deaths are down to their lowest level since 2011, citing a year‑over‑year decrease they described as significant. “Every time we talk about a number that's a life,” Steele said, pressing for continued multiagency work to reduce fatalities.
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