What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
After years of steep increases, especially amid the pandemic, U.S.
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- STAT News: What has actually caused the decline in drug overdose deaths?
overdose deaths decreased 27% in 2024, and preliminary data from 2025 show another meaningful drop.
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