Maine Sees 20% Drop in Overdose Deaths: Dr. Marci Sorg Weighs In on Contributing Factors

Dr. Marci Sorg of Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center discussed the 20% drop in overdose deaths on Maine Public. Read The U.S. saw largest 1 year decline in overdose deaths, Maine reported a 20% decline for more information.

The amount of fentanyl may have changed. We can’t really measure that, but the amount of drugs that have the stimulants in them, or, you know, mixed in with them, that has increased.

Dr. Marci Sorg for Maine Public Radio