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June 25, 2026 – In 2024, at least 2,327 drug overdose deaths that were unintentional or of undetermined intent occurred in hotels and motels. Location-specific overdose data might help guide distribution of overdose prevention resources. In 2024, at least 2,327 drug overdose deaths occurred in hotels and motels, the second most common location after houses and apartments (1). Analyses of overdose locations can help jurisdictions make decisions regarding optimal distribution of limited local resources for prevention, including opioid overdose reversal medications such as naloxone, and identify local options for substance use disorder treatment to prevent overdose deaths among residents (2–4).
