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Oregon overdose deaths fall for second year; veterinary tranquilizer, other drugs on rise
Oregon overdose deaths fall for second year; veterinary tranquilizer, other drugs on rise
Oregon overdose deaths fall for second year; veterinary tranquilizer, other drugs on rise

Published on: 05/14/2026

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Open-air drug markets were commonplace around Portland in 2021, especially downtown. A police crackdown and other factors have brought improvements.

Fatal drug overdoses continue to decline in Oregon, with such deaths in the state falling for the second straight year in 2025, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/05/oregon-overdose-deaths-fall-for-second-year-veterinary-tranquilizer-other-drugs-on-rise.html

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