Overdose Crisis: Fentanyl-Related Deaths Surge in Hawaii, Alarming Data Reveals
HONOLULU, Hawaii – The alarming rise in fatal overdoses in Hawaii last year was predominantly fueled by the increased use of fentanyl, according to preliminary data from the state’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program. Maui County specifically saw a significant spike in deaths in 2023, painting a concerning picture of the drug crisis gripping the islands. Gary Yabuta, of Hawaii HIDTA, noted that Maui’s overdose figures remained steady throughout the year, even after the …