Missouri, Kansas saw combined drug, alcohol, suicide deaths decline in recent research

 

(Kansas – June 10, 2025)

Deaths caused by drugs, alcohol and suicide dropped in Missouri and Kansas in 2023, thanks in part to investment in mental health services and data tracking from government agencies, a new report found.

The data analysis from Trust for America’s Health found that Missouri and Kansas tracked nationwide trends when it comes to deaths induced by alcohol, drug overdose or suicide.

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