2. In 2013… 10,049 Total deaths reported to the OCME 5,808 Cases were accepted (posts and views) 912 Ruled as drug/poison deaths 15.7% of all OCME deaths were due to drug/poisons

5. IN 2013, DRUG/POISON DEATHS (N=912) SURPASSED THAT OF FIREARM RELATED DEATHS (N=848)

6.  Any death in which one or more chemical substances caused death › Alcohol › Prescription drugs › Illegal drugs › OTC › Ethylene glycol › Inhalants › Other (heavy metals, etc) › Not otherwise specified

14. Over 75% of all prescription drug deaths are attributed to prescription opioids

21.  Contact information: › Rosie Hobron, MPH › Kathrin.hobron@vdh.virginia.gov Kathrin.hobron@vdh.virginia.gov › 804-786-6063