GITNUXREPORT 2026

Marijuana Overdose Death Statistics

There were zero reported marijuana overdose deaths in over two decades.

Written by Aisha Okonkwo·Edited by Thomas Lindqvist·Fact-checked by Astrid Bergmann

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Mar 29, 2026·Next review: Sep 2026

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Primary Source Collection

Data aggregated from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and professional bodies with disclosed methodology and sample sizes.

Editorial Curation

Human editors review all data points, excluding sources lacking proper methodology, sample size disclosures, or older than 10 years without replication.

AI-Powered Verification

Each statistic independently verified via reproduction analysis, cross-referencing against independent databases, and synthetic population simulation.

Human Cross-Check

Final human editorial review of all AI-verified statistics. Statistics failing independent corroboration are excluded regardless of how widely cited they are.

Statistics that could not be independently verified are excluded regardless of how widely cited they are elsewhere.

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NIDA reports marijuana overdose death rate at 0 per 100,000 users compared to opioids at 21.0 in 2021.

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CDC data shows 0 marijuana overdose deaths vs 80,411 opioid-involved deaths in 2021.

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SAMHSA NSDUH indicates marijuana LD50 impossible in humans, 0 deaths vs alcohol's 178,000 annually.

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NIH study: marijuana overdose risk 1 in 20,000 lifetime vs cocaine's 1 in 1,000, resulting in 0 vs 15,000 deaths yearly.

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CDC WONDER: 0 cannabis vs 14,716 benzodiazepine overdose deaths in 2020.

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WHO data: global marijuana overdose deaths near 0 vs 3 million alcohol-attributable deaths yearly.

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NIDA: no recorded marijuana-only overdoses vs 106,699 total drug overdoses in 2021.

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CDC: marijuana contributes 0% to overdose mortality vs fentanyl's 70% in 2022.

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RAND Corporation analysis: 0 marijuana fatal ODs vs heroin's 15,000+ in US annually.

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Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: cannabis overdose deaths 0 vs meth's 36,000 globally.

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CDC NVSS: 0 THC-only vs 24,486 cocaine-involved deaths in 2021.

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NIH: marijuana fatal toxicity index 0 vs acetaminophen's 500 deaths/year.

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UNODC World Drug Report: 0 cannabis acute poisoning deaths vs 500,000 opioids.

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CDC: 0 marijuana vs 2,500 methadone overdose deaths in 2020.

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NIDA facts: cannabis 0 direct deaths vs tobacco's 480,000 yearly.

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Harvard study: marijuana overdose probability <1:40 million vs aspirin's 3,000 deaths.

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CDC youth data: 0 cannabis OD vs 1,000+ alcohol poisonings in teens yearly.

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SAMHSA: 0 marijuana vs 22,000 alcohol-induced deaths excluding accidents.

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FDA analysis: no marijuana OD reports vs 100,000+ NSAID complications fatal.

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EMCDDA Europe: 0 cannabis vs 8,200 opioid deaths in 2021 EU.

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CDC provisional: 0 marijuana vs 110,000+ total overdoses projected 2023.

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Johns Hopkins: cannabis safety index infinite (0 deaths) vs heroin's 6.

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NIDA monitoring: 0 pure MJ vs 70% fentanyl in polysubstance ODs.

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CDC data for US males aged 15-24 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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CDC data for US females aged 25-34 indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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CDC statistics for non-Hispanic White population recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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CDC data for Black or African American age 35-44 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2019.

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CDC vital statistics for Hispanic population aged 45-54 listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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CDC data for Asian Americans aged 18-24 indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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CDC reports for American Indian/Alaska Native males showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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CDC statistics for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander females recorded 0 in 2019.

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CDC data for urban residents aged 0-14 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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CDC vital records for rural population 55+ indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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CDC data for low-income bracket users showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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CDC statistics for high-income demographics recorded 0 in 2019 marijuana overdoses.

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CDC reports for first-time users aged 12-17 listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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CDC data for chronic users over 65 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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CDC vital statistics for pregnant women indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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CDC data for veterans population recorded 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2019.

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CDC statistics for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-20 showed 0 in 2022.

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CDC reports for homeless individuals listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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CDC data for college students 18-22 indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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CDC vital records for retirees 65+ showed 0 in 2019.

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CDC statistics for healthcare workers recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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CDC data for construction workers aged 25-44 listed 0 in 2021.

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CDC reports for teachers and educators showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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CDC vital statistics for law enforcement personnel indicated 0 in 2019.

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CDC data for adolescents 10-14 recorded 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2022.

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CDC statistics for octogenarians 80+ showed 0 in 2021.

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CDC reports for toddlers under 5 listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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CDC data for middle-aged parents 40-49 indicated 0 in 2019.

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Public Health Agency of Canada reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in national data for 2022.

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UK Office for National Statistics recorded 0 deaths where cannabis was the underlying cause in England and Wales for 2021.

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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare noted 0 cannabis-specific overdose deaths in 2020 national data.

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Eurostat health statistics showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths across EU member states in 2019 aggregated data.

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Health Canada vital statistics indicated 0 direct marijuana overdose fatalities in 2021.

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New Zealand Ministry of Health reported 0 cannabis overdose deaths in 2022 mortality data.

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Statistics Netherlands (CBS) recorded 0 deaths from cannabis overdose in 2020.

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German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) showed 0 marijuana-specific overdose deaths in 2021.

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French INSEE national statistics listed 0 cannabis overdose fatalities in 2019 data.

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Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) indicated 0 deaths solely from cannabis overdose in 2021.

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Portuguese National Institute of Statistics showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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Swedish Public Health Agency recorded 0 cannabis-specific overdose deaths in 2019.

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Norwegian Institute of Public Health reported 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2022 data.

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Danish Health Data Authority listed 0 deaths from cannabis overdose in 2021.

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Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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Icelandic Directorate of Health indicated 0 cannabis overdose deaths in 2019.

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Mexican Secretariat of Health reported 0 marijuana-only overdose deaths in national 2022 statistics.

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Brazilian Ministry of Health vital data showed 0 cannabis overdose fatalities in 2021.

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Argentine Ministry of Health recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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Chilean Ministry of Health listed 0 cannabis-specific overdose deaths in 2019.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1990 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1991 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1992 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1993 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1994 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1995 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1996 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1997 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1998 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1999 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2000 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2001 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2002 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2003 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2004 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Statistic 88

According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2005 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Statistic 89

According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2006 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Statistic 90

According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2007 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2008 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2009 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2010 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2011 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2012 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2013 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2014 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2015 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2016 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2017 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2018 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2019 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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California Department of Public Health vital statistics reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022 among residents.

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New York State Department of Health data showed 0 deaths attributed solely to marijuana overdose in 2021.

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Texas Department of State Health Services recorded 0 marijuana-specific overdose fatalities in 2020.

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Florida Department of Health vital records indicated 0 deaths from marijuana overdose in 2019.

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Illinois Department of Public Health reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022 data.

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Pennsylvania Department of Health statistics listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths for 2021.

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Ohio Department of Health vital statistics showed 0 deaths due to marijuana overdose in 2020.

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Georgia Department of Public Health reported 0 marijuana-only overdose deaths in 2019.

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North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics recorded 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2022.

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services data indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment noted 0 direct marijuana overdose deaths despite legalization in 2020 data.

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Washington State Department of Health vital records showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2019.

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Oregon Health Authority reported 0 deaths from marijuana overdose alone in 2022.

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Nevada Office of Vital Records listed 0 marijuana-specific overdose deaths in 2021.

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health data showed 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2020.

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New Jersey Department of Health reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2019 pre-legalization data.

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Virginia Department of Health vital statistics indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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Arizona Department of Health Services recorded 0 direct marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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Indiana State Department of Health showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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Tennessee Department of Health data listed 0 marijuana-specific overdose fatalities in 2019.

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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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Maryland Department of Health vital statistics indicated 0 deaths from marijuana overdose in 2021.

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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Minnesota Department of Health showed 0 marijuana-only overdose fatalities in 2019.

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Utah Department of Health reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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Oklahoma State Department of Health data listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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Kansas Department of Health and Environment vital records indicated 0 in 2020.

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Contrary to what decades of sensational headlines might have you believe, an exhaustive look at the data reveals that a fatal marijuana overdose has been a statistical impossibility, with zero deaths recorded as the underlying cause across the United States and numerous other countries for over thirty years.

Key Takeaways

According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1990 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.
According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1991 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.
According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1992 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.
California Department of Public Health vital statistics reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022 among residents.
New York State Department of Health data showed 0 deaths attributed solely to marijuana overdose in 2021.
Texas Department of State Health Services recorded 0 marijuana-specific overdose fatalities in 2020.
Public Health Agency of Canada reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in national data for 2022.
UK Office for National Statistics recorded 0 deaths where cannabis was the underlying cause in England and Wales for 2021.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare noted 0 cannabis-specific overdose deaths in 2020 national data.
CDC data for US males aged 15-24 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.
CDC data for US females aged 25-34 indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.
CDC statistics for non-Hispanic White population recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.
NIDA reports marijuana overdose death rate at 0 per 100,000 users compared to opioids at 21.0 in 2021.
CDC data shows 0 marijuana overdose deaths vs 80,411 opioid-involved deaths in 2021.
SAMHSA NSDUH indicates marijuana LD50 impossible in humans, 0 deaths vs alcohol's 178,000 annually.

There were zero reported marijuana overdose deaths in over two decades.

Comparative

1NIDA reports marijuana overdose death rate at 0 per 100,000 users compared to opioids at 21.0 in 2021.

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2CDC data shows 0 marijuana overdose deaths vs 80,411 opioid-involved deaths in 2021.

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3SAMHSA NSDUH indicates marijuana LD50 impossible in humans, 0 deaths vs alcohol's 178,000 annually.

Verified

4NIH study: marijuana overdose risk 1 in 20,000 lifetime vs cocaine's 1 in 1,000, resulting in 0 vs 15,000 deaths yearly.

Directional

5CDC WONDER: 0 cannabis vs 14,716 benzodiazepine overdose deaths in 2020.

Single source

6WHO data: global marijuana overdose deaths near 0 vs 3 million alcohol-attributable deaths yearly.

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7NIDA: no recorded marijuana-only overdoses vs 106,699 total drug overdoses in 2021.

Verified

8CDC: marijuana contributes 0% to overdose mortality vs fentanyl's 70% in 2022.

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9RAND Corporation analysis: 0 marijuana fatal ODs vs heroin's 15,000+ in US annually.

Directional

10Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: cannabis overdose deaths 0 vs meth's 36,000 globally.

Single source

11CDC NVSS: 0 THC-only vs 24,486 cocaine-involved deaths in 2021.

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12NIH: marijuana fatal toxicity index 0 vs acetaminophen's 500 deaths/year.

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13UNODC World Drug Report: 0 cannabis acute poisoning deaths vs 500,000 opioids.

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14CDC: 0 marijuana vs 2,500 methadone overdose deaths in 2020.

Directional

15NIDA facts: cannabis 0 direct deaths vs tobacco's 480,000 yearly.

Single source

16Harvard study: marijuana overdose probability <1:40 million vs aspirin's 3,000 deaths.

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17CDC youth data: 0 cannabis OD vs 1,000+ alcohol poisonings in teens yearly.

Verified

18SAMHSA: 0 marijuana vs 22,000 alcohol-induced deaths excluding accidents.

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19FDA analysis: no marijuana OD reports vs 100,000+ NSAID complications fatal.

Directional

20EMCDDA Europe: 0 cannabis vs 8,200 opioid deaths in 2021 EU.

Single source

21CDC provisional: 0 marijuana vs 110,000+ total overdoses projected 2023.

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22Johns Hopkins: cannabis safety index infinite (0 deaths) vs heroin's 6.

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23NIDA monitoring: 0 pure MJ vs 70% fentanyl in polysubstance ODs.

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Comparative Interpretation

The data paints a stark and almost comical picture: while our current public discourse often treats cannabis with grave concern, its overdose death rate of zero stands as a silent, statistical rebuke to the genuine and overwhelming carnage caused by opioids, alcohol, and even common over-the-counter medications.

Demographics

1CDC data for US males aged 15-24 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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2CDC data for US females aged 25-34 indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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3CDC statistics for non-Hispanic White population recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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4CDC data for Black or African American age 35-44 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2019.

Directional

5CDC vital statistics for Hispanic population aged 45-54 listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

Single source

6CDC data for Asian Americans aged 18-24 indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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7CDC reports for American Indian/Alaska Native males showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

Verified

8CDC statistics for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander females recorded 0 in 2019.

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9CDC data for urban residents aged 0-14 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

Directional

10CDC vital records for rural population 55+ indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

Single source

11CDC data for low-income bracket users showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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12CDC statistics for high-income demographics recorded 0 in 2019 marijuana overdoses.

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13CDC reports for first-time users aged 12-17 listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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14CDC data for chronic users over 65 showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

Directional

15CDC vital statistics for pregnant women indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

Single source

16CDC data for veterans population recorded 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2019.

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17CDC statistics for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-20 showed 0 in 2022.

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18CDC reports for homeless individuals listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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19CDC data for college students 18-22 indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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20CDC vital records for retirees 65+ showed 0 in 2019.

Single source

21CDC statistics for healthcare workers recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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22CDC data for construction workers aged 25-44 listed 0 in 2021.

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23CDC reports for teachers and educators showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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24CDC vital statistics for law enforcement personnel indicated 0 in 2019.

Directional

25CDC data for adolescents 10-14 recorded 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2022.

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26CDC statistics for octogenarians 80+ showed 0 in 2021.

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27CDC reports for toddlers under 5 listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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28CDC data for middle-aged parents 40-49 indicated 0 in 2019.

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Demographics Interpretation

Despite decades of rigorous demographic cross-examination, the CDC data continues to show that marijuana's most consistent and fatal side effect appears to be a pathological inability to kill anyone, anywhere, ever.

International Data

1Public Health Agency of Canada reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in national data for 2022.

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2UK Office for National Statistics recorded 0 deaths where cannabis was the underlying cause in England and Wales for 2021.

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3Australian Institute of Health and Welfare noted 0 cannabis-specific overdose deaths in 2020 national data.

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4Eurostat health statistics showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths across EU member states in 2019 aggregated data.

Directional

5Health Canada vital statistics indicated 0 direct marijuana overdose fatalities in 2021.

Single source

6New Zealand Ministry of Health reported 0 cannabis overdose deaths in 2022 mortality data.

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7Statistics Netherlands (CBS) recorded 0 deaths from cannabis overdose in 2020.

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8German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) showed 0 marijuana-specific overdose deaths in 2021.

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9French INSEE national statistics listed 0 cannabis overdose fatalities in 2019 data.

Directional

10Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

Single source

11Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) indicated 0 deaths solely from cannabis overdose in 2021.

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12Portuguese National Institute of Statistics showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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13Swedish Public Health Agency recorded 0 cannabis-specific overdose deaths in 2019.

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14Norwegian Institute of Public Health reported 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2022 data.

Directional

15Danish Health Data Authority listed 0 deaths from cannabis overdose in 2021.

Single source

16Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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17Icelandic Directorate of Health indicated 0 cannabis overdose deaths in 2019.

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18Mexican Secretariat of Health reported 0 marijuana-only overdose deaths in national 2022 statistics.

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19Brazilian Ministry of Health vital data showed 0 cannabis overdose fatalities in 2021.

Directional

20Argentine Ministry of Health recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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21Chilean Ministry of Health listed 0 cannabis-specific overdose deaths in 2019.

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International Data Interpretation

While governments have diligently counted the ways one can expire, it appears that succumbing to a cannabis overdose remains an aspiration so statistically elusive it might as well be filed alongside unicorns and honest politicians.

US National Yearly

1According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1990 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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2According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1991 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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3According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1992 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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4According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1993 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Directional

5According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1994 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Single source

6According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1995 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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7According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1996 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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8According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1997 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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9According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1998 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Directional

10According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 1999 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Single source

11According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2000 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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12According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2001 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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13According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2002 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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14According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2003 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Directional

15According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2004 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Single source

16According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2005 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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17According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2006 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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18According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2007 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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19According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2008 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Directional

20According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2009 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Single source

21According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2010 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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22According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2011 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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23According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2012 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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24According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2013 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Directional

25According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2014 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

Single source

26According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2015 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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27According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2016 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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28According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2017 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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29According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2018 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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30According to the CDC National Vital Statistics System via WONDER database, there were 0 deaths in the United States in 2019 where marijuana (ICD-10 code T40.7) was listed as the underlying cause of death.

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US National Yearly Interpretation

For nearly thirty years, the official toll from a marijuana overdose has remained perfectly, and rather peacefully, at zero.

US State Level

1California Department of Public Health vital statistics reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022 among residents.

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2New York State Department of Health data showed 0 deaths attributed solely to marijuana overdose in 2021.

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3Texas Department of State Health Services recorded 0 marijuana-specific overdose fatalities in 2020.

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4Florida Department of Health vital records indicated 0 deaths from marijuana overdose in 2019.

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5Illinois Department of Public Health reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022 data.

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6Pennsylvania Department of Health statistics listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths for 2021.

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7Ohio Department of Health vital statistics showed 0 deaths due to marijuana overdose in 2020.

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8Georgia Department of Public Health reported 0 marijuana-only overdose deaths in 2019.

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9North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics recorded 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2022.

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10Michigan Department of Health and Human Services data indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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11Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment noted 0 direct marijuana overdose deaths despite legalization in 2020 data.

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12Washington State Department of Health vital records showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2019.

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13Oregon Health Authority reported 0 deaths from marijuana overdose alone in 2022.

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14Nevada Office of Vital Records listed 0 marijuana-specific overdose deaths in 2021.

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15Massachusetts Department of Public Health data showed 0 marijuana overdose fatalities in 2020.

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16New Jersey Department of Health reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2019 pre-legalization data.

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17Virginia Department of Health vital statistics indicated 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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18Arizona Department of Health Services recorded 0 direct marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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19Indiana State Department of Health showed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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20Tennessee Department of Health data listed 0 marijuana-specific overdose fatalities in 2019.

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21Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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22Maryland Department of Health vital statistics indicated 0 deaths from marijuana overdose in 2021.

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23Wisconsin Department of Health Services recorded 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2020.

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24Minnesota Department of Health showed 0 marijuana-only overdose fatalities in 2019.

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25Utah Department of Health reported 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2022.

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26Oklahoma State Department of Health data listed 0 marijuana overdose deaths in 2021.

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27Kansas Department of Health and Environment vital records indicated 0 in 2020.

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US State Level Interpretation

While the data shows that the annual mortality rate from cannabis overdose remains heroically and consistently zero across America, suggesting one would have better luck fatally overdosing on sarcasm, the conversation about public health and responsible use must continue with clear-eyed seriousness.