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Drug Overdose Deaths Decline

Updated 2026-05-13 18:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Overdose deaths in the United States have dropped for a third consecutive year, reaching nearly 70,000 in 2025. Experts attribute this to various factors including improved treatment and prevention efforts.

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