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
Redesigned interactive data dashboard showing overdose ED visits by year, drug type, age/sex, race/ethnicity, and geography. (2020-2025)
Monthly Statistics
(Excel file download)
Monthly overdose data by city/county, health district, health region, Virginia State Police division, demographics, and drug type. (January 2018 - May 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)
Annual Statistics
(Excel file download)
Annual overdose data by city/county, health district, health region, Virginia State Police division, demographics, and drug type. (2018-2024)
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)
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