
03/21/2025
Drug overdose deaths in the US have dropped by 25% in the 12 months ending in October 2024, primarily due to a decrease in fatalities involving synthetic opioids, especially fentanyl. However, overdose deaths remain higher than a decade ago, with the crisis intensifying during the pandemic. The decline in deaths could be linked to improved policies, better access to overdose-reversal drugs like naloxone, and changes in drug use patterns.
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