A major concern surrounding prescription drug abuse is overdose. Below are statistics surrounding opioid drug overdose deaths in Wyoming as reported to the Wyoming Department of Health from 2009-2018.

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults.

CDC Drug Overdose Deaths by State

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzes recent causes of death due to drug overdose. Opioids - primarily synthetic (other than methadone) - are currently the main driver of overdose deaths. Follow the link to find information on Wyoming and other states' overdose rates.

Wyoming Department of Health Publications and Reports

The Wyoming Department of Health Substance Abuse and Tobacco Prevention Program provides comprehensive data on alcohol and tobacco use. It also provides information on prescribing opioids, prescription drug abuse, and opioid overdose deaths in Wyoming.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Find the latest research on drugs of abuse and up-to-date data and statistics from the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.

Office of National Drug Control Policy

This office is a component of the Executive Office of the President. Its mission is to reduce substance use disorder and its consequences by coordinating the nation's drug control policy. The office provides information on grants, drug control strategies, community support programs and more.