(Wayne County, IN)--Some new statistics have been released by the state involving opioid drug use and overdose deaths in Wayne County. And, some of those statistics reflect positive trends. Last year, according to the state, Wayne County had 33 confirmed drug overdose deaths. That was the lowest number in at least the last six years. Some other numbers…in the first quarter of this year, there were 240 opioid dispensions per 1000 Wayne County residents. Fayette County had the highest ratio in the state with 338 per thousand residents. And, last year in Wayne County, there were 205 emergency room visits for drug overdose.