02/16/2026
Good news! After recorded overdose deaths peaked at 107,941 in 2022, they decreased slightly to 105,007 deaths recorded in 2023. In 2024, that number dropped to 79,384—a decrease of 26.2 percent, bringing the mortality rate from 31.3 deaths per 100,000 people down to 23.1. We are finally- finally!- making a significant reduction in the number of people dying from opioid overdose!