The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) monitors overdose emergency department (ED) visits using data reported by hospitals and freestanding EDs in Virginia. Data are for Virginia residents only. The data provide information on health trends rather than exact numbers of overdoses in the community. You are encouraged to learn more about syndromic surveillance, including its limitations, before using the data.
ED Visits Dashboard
Interactive data dashboard showing overdose ED visits by year, drug type, age/sex, and city/county. (2018-2022)
Dashboard update coming soon!
Monthly & Annual Statistics
(Excel file download)
Monthly and annual overdose data by city/county, health district, health region, and drug type. (January 2018 - March 2025)
Quarterly Report
Most recent quarterly overdose ED visit trends statewide and by sex, age group, and health region.
(Quarter 1 2025; Published 4/17/25)
Case Definitions
Case definitions for all drug, opioid or unspecified, heroin, and stimulant overdose ED visits.
Previous Overdose Reports
Previous monthly and quarterly reports of overdose ED visits, annual statewide overdose ED visits by demographics.
(2016-2024)
Feedback Survey on Data Usage
Find out more at VDH Drug Overdose and Related Health Outcomes.