NEW MEXICO IS GETTING A 200-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT TO ADVANCE EFFORTS ADDRESSING DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS. THE GRANT IS FROM PHIZER. THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAYS THE GRANT WILL FUND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DEALING WITH THE USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES.
THE STATE’S OVERDOSE DEATH RATE HAS IMPROVED FOR 49TH IN THE NATION TO 43RD. THERE WAS ALSO A 7 PERCENT DECLINE IN DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS FROM 2014 TO 2015 WHILE THE RATE NATIONALLY INCREASED BY NEARLY 11 PERCENT.
