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Health Update: Overdose Deaths Decline
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell by about 14% last year to around 70,000. However, concerns remain over policy changes and drug supply shifts that could impact future trends.
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About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data.
2026-05-13 16:16 UTC