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Overdose Crisis Continues Despite Declining Death Rates

Updated 2026-09-23 13:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Broader overdose data reveal that the drug crisis is not improving as death rates have decreased. This suggests a more complex and ongoing issue than previously thought.

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Despite fewer deaths, the US is actually seeing more overdoses

Broader overdose data make clear that the crisis is far from resolved.

2026-09-23 13:30 UTC