RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 26, 2026 Expanded opioid care in Virginia contributes to steep drop in overdose deaths and $1.3B in reduced costs Updated data for 2024 underscores the lifesaving impact of accessible opioid care, while highlighting critical priorities to close regional and racial equity gaps. By Olivia Trani Preventable overdose deaths fell by 43% in Virginia in 2024, thanks in part to expanded access to evidence-based opioid care. New data led by Virgin more PR