Press Releases 2017

September

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

CDC launches campaign to help states fight prescription opioid epidemic

Rx Awareness: Sharing real stories about the devastation of opioid use disorder and overdose

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Rural Americans less likely to wear seat belts, more likely to die in crashes

Motor-vehicle death risk higher in less urban areas of U.S.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

CDC awards $28.6 million to help states fight opioid overdose epidemic

Support will strengthen state efforts to prevent and track opioid overdoses

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July

MONDAY, JULY 17, 2017

CDC awards $12 million to help states fight opioid overdose epidemic

Support will strengthen state efforts to prevent and track opioid overdoses

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July

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2017

Opioid prescribing is still high and varies widely throughout the U.S.

Half of U.S. counties seeing fewer opioid prescriptions

July

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2017

Where you live matters: How does opioid prescribing vary across the U.S.?

July

FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2017

Transcript : Vital Signs Opioid Prescription Changes

Audio Recording [MP3, 6 MB]