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District of Columbia

Washington D.C. faces high overdose rates from fentanyl, with significant disparities in treatment access and outcomes.

Addiction & Mental Health Statistics

Drug Overdose Deaths

63.2 per 100,000 residents

Mental Health Prevalence

21% of adults experience mental illness

Substance Use Disorder

9.1% of residents have substance use disorder

Treatment Access

14% of those with SUD receive treatment

Key Issues

  • Very high overdose death rate
  • Fentanyl present in vast majority of fatal overdoses
  • Significant racial and economic disparities in treatment
  • Cocaine and polysubstance use prevalent

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