Larsen: The opioid epidemic has devastated Northwest Washington
Let’s regain momentum to combat the epidemic and save lives
Jan. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen in May 2022. Larsen said at his community coffees, town halls and other constituent meetings, addiction has emerged as one of the top issues. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)
By U.S. Rep. Rick LarsenGuest Writer
The opioid epidemic is devastating the Pacific Northwest. Between February 2022 and February 2023, Washington state had the largest percentage increase of drug overdose deaths in the United States. In the five counties in Washington’s Second Congressional District, the majority of overdose deaths can be attributed to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
Beyond the raw statistics is the sobering human cost of the opioid epidemic. At my community coffees, town halls and other constituent meetings
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Larsen: The opioid epidemic has devastated Northwest Washington
Let’s regain momentum to combat the epidemic and save lives
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