This program is currently funded through an Ohio Department of Health grant.
Total Number of Drug Overdose Deaths in Tuscarawas County residents
2015 - 8
2016 - 14
2017 - 22
2018 - 10
2019 - 14
2020* - 28
2021* - 10
Unintentional Overdose Deaths in Tuscarawas County Residents by Drug Type (Numbers could be duplicated IF an individual had more than one drug in his/her system.):
Opiate Indicator Overdose Deaths (all types) in Tuscarawas County Residents
2015 - 8
2016 - 12
2017 - 20
2018 - 10
2019 - 12
2020* - 24
2021* - 7
Heroin Indicator Overdose Deaths in Tuscarawas County Residents
2015 - 3
2016 - 6
2017 - 1
2018 - 2
2019 - 3
2020* - 2
2021* - 0
Fentanyl & Analogues Indicator Overdose Deaths in Tuscarawas County Residents
2015 - 2
2016 - 5
2017 - 16
2018 - 9
2019 - 9
2020* - 25
2021* - 7
Psychostimulants Indicator Overdose Deaths in Tuscarawas County Residents
2015 - 0
2016 - 1
2017 - 1
2018 - 2
2019 - 3
2020* - 6
2021* - 5
Benzodiazepines Indicator Overdose Deaths in Tuscarawas County Residents
2015 - 2
2016 - 2
2017 - 5
2018 - 1
2019 - 2
2020* - 2
2021* - 1
Information obtained from the Ohio Department of Health's Information Warehouse
Last updated 7/31/21
* Indicates data not complete due to lag times with toxicology reports or incomplete year.
Last updated 7/31/21
* Indicates data not complete due to lag times with toxicology reports or incomplete year.
What are some common opioids?
Opioids include both heroin and prescription pain medications. Some common opioid pain medications include: hydrocodone (Lorcet and Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet), long acting opioids (Oxycontin, MS Contin, Methadone), and patches (Fentanyl). Other brand name opioid pain medications include Opana ER, Avinza and Kadian.
Opioids include both heroin and prescription pain medications. Some common opioid pain medications include: hydrocodone (Lorcet and Vicodin), oxycodone (Percocet), long acting opioids (Oxycontin, MS Contin, Methadone), and patches (Fentanyl). Other brand name opioid pain medications include Opana ER, Avinza and Kadian.