Since 2000, there has been a four-fold increase in the rate of overdose deaths involving opioids. In 2015 alone, 33,091 drug overdose deaths involved some type of opioid. Out of these opioid-involved overdose deaths, heroin was found to be involved in 39% cases (12,989 deaths), while prescription opioids were associated with 68% cases (22,598 deaths). Combination of both prescription opioids and heroin was found to be associated with 12% cases (4,041 deaths).

SAPPET allows users to view indicator prevalence and trend graphs for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Depending on data availability, users can also customize graphs to compare state and national trends, compare trends across states, and select specific time frames and confidence intervals.

To view heroin, other opioids, and NMUPD-related indicator data for an individual state, select the state from the drop-down menu or click on the map below. For further information on this topic, please check out the 'Additional Resources' section on SAPPET.

To download opioid-related indicator data available at state level from national sources, click here.

To access opioid-related indicators on SAPPET for your state, click here