Rising Opioid Deaths in Wales Met with Increased Naloxone Intervention, Saving Lives Amidst Growing Crisis
Cardiff, Wales – Public health officials in Wales have reported that opioids were the leading cause of substance-related deaths throughout 2022-23, signaling an ongoing crisis that has gripped the region for years. Opioids, including heroin and morphine, have been responsible for 125 fatalities, clearly demonstrating the lethal impact of these substances across the nation. Of the total opioid-related deaths, heroin and morphine accounted for more than half of these incidents. The remainder involved other opioids …