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Decline in Overdose Deaths Confirmed

Updated 2026-10-28 12:05 UTC 1 source Positive

U.S. drug overdose deaths decreased 27% in 2024 and continued to drop in early 2025, marking a significant turnaround after years of increases during the pandemic.

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After years of steep increases, especially amid the pandemic, U.S. overdose deaths decreased 27% in 2024, and preliminary data from 2025 show another meaningful drop.
2026-10-28 12:01 UTC
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