Enhanced data collection methods are critical in the fight against opioid overdose deaths. Accurate and comprehensive data can significantly improve response strategies, enabling more targeted interventions and efficient resource allocation. By harnessing better data, policymakers and health professionals can identify trends, track the effectiveness of existing measures, and develop more robust prevention frameworks. The urgency to refine data collection underscores the broader imperative to adopt proactive approaches in addressing the opioid crisis.

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