Trends in Suspected Fentanyl-involved Nonfatal Overdose Emergency Department Visits

In this Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), emergency department (ED) data from October 2020 to March 2024 show that rates of suspected fentanyl-involved nonfatal overdose visits rose steadily across most demographic groups through mid-2023 before declining slightly. The increase highlights both the ongoing public health burden and the critical role of ED-based interventions.