The opioid and fentanyl crisis is not just a big-city problem—it can hit close to home here, too. With ER visits and drug overdose deaths rising in Olmsted County, it’s more important than ever to be in the know. Let’s work together to break the stigma of substance use and start talking about what is really happening in our communities.
Know The Score
Here are the latest drug statistics from Olmsted County:
6x more people die from drug overdoses than are killed in car crashes.*
1 in 4 11th graders vape, smoke, and/or use THC or other drugs.**
4 in 10 Olmsted County residents use at least one type of substance† regularly.**
*According to the 2022 statistics provided by Olmsted County Public Health Services and the MN Department of Public Safety. **Source: Olmsted County Public Health Services. †Substance defined as alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
Things to Know and Share
Use this toolkit to learn the facts, break the stigma, and support those who need your help: