NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Drug overdoses continue to be a big concern here in Middle Tennessee. The latest data from the Metro Public Health Department show overall fatalities are down compared to last year, but more victims are dying at a younger age.

One local organization is stressing the importance of education as a means to save lives.

Stars Nashville is an intervention group that is working around the clock to combat this deadly trend. They call drug overdose in Nashville a continued crisis. According to the Metro Public Health Department, there have been 110 suspected drug overdose deaths in Nashville so far this year.

That is a 20% drop in deaths compared to this time in 2024, but the numbers show more victims are getting younger.

"Education is vital. Education entails reduci

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