Important Note: The total number exceeds the number of deaths in Pinellas County due to the high number of multiple drugs detected in decedents at the time of death.
Drugs or Toxin Related Cause of Death (Accidental Manner) for Pinellas County
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Drug Related | 249 | 280 | 243 | 201 |
| Prescription Drug | 179 | 207 | 181 | 135 |
| Illicit Drug | 19 | 17 | 11 | 14 |
| Combined (Prescription & Illicit) | 39 | 42 | 36 | 40 |
| Alcohol (ethanol) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
| Inhalant | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Chemicals/Poisons | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
SOURCE: District 6 Medical Examiner
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