The decreasing number of drug overdose deaths in San Francisco for June and July signals a potential positive shift in the ongoing fentanyl crisis.
City officials express cautious optimism over the reduction in overdose deaths, emphasizing the impact of multi-pronged approaches, including increased treatment beds and interventions.
For the first time since tracking began in January 2020, San Francisco reported only 39 drug overdose deaths in July, down notably from previous years.
As of 2023, San Francisco's drug-related fatalities reached 806, with most cases involving substances like cocaine, methamphetamines, and opioids.
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