Opioids are responsible for 35% of all overdoses and 80% of overdose-related deaths in Taylor County. Additionally, 39% of overdoses involved prescription medications. These statistics were gathered through a reporting program established under Senate Bill No. 1319, which went into effect in September 2023 and mandates the tracking and mapping of overdoses statewide.
The Health District utilizes the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) to analyze trends and identify areas for intervention. Quarterly reports are published online and can be found here.
By collaborating with nine organizations, including the Abilene Police and Fire Departments, Hendrick Medical Center, and the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, the Health District can provide detailed information in its reports. These details include the time and location of incidents, the substances involved, the use of lifesaving medications like Narcan, and whether the overdose was fatal.
Resources are available to support overdose prevention and treatment, including drop-off sites for proper medication disposal, Narcan, Deterra pouches, and local treatment options offered by organizations such as the Betty Hardwick Center and Serenity House. Click here to learn more.
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