Deaths of Despair Indicator Updated with Latest CDC Data (2020-24)

An updated indicator is now available showing deaths of despair—suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-related mortality—using the latest CDC WONDER data. Reported as rates per 100,000 population, the data provide an updated view of how these overlapping causes of death vary across communities and highlight differences in mental health and substance use outcomes across report areas.

Opioid Overdose Mortality for 2019-23 by County

This layer displays opioid overdose mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database.  Data are 5-year aggregates for 2019-23 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

Layer displays the locations of substance abuse treatment facilities across the United States. Data are from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) facility locator, accessed January 2014.

SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs

This layer displays the locations of SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs. Locations are obtained from the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator and are current as of February 8th, 2017.

Opiate Prescription Rates

The data in the maps show the geographic distribution in the United States, at both state and county levels, of retail opioid prescriptions dispensed per 100 persons from 2006–2016. Data are displayed using state and county level boundaries. The state maps portray these rates for each of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. The county maps portray these rates for almost all U.S. counties for a given year from 2006-2016.

Locations of Addiction/Substance Abuse Providers

This layer displays the locations of all addiction or substance abuse providers with a CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI). Addiction or substance abuse providers include MDs, DOs, and other credentialed professionals specializing substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, addiction medicine, or providing methadone. Data are from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) March 2018 National Provider Identifier (NPI) downloadable file.

Opioid Overdose Mortality for 2013-17 by County

This layer displays opioid overdose mortality rates from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System – Mortality database. Data are 5-year aggregates for 2013-17 and grouped by ICD-10 codes.