In Pennsylvania, a drug delivery resulting in death (DDRD) charge, also known as an offense, is issued to a person who intentionally administers, dispenses, delivers, gives, prescribes, sells or distributes any controlled substance, and another person died as a result of using the substance.

DDRD offenses have increased by 16 percent from 2022 to 2023 and DDRD convictions have decreased by 59 percent.

The infographic highlights key data and demographics about DDRD charges and convictions in Pennsylvania over the past five years.