U.S. drug overdose deaths decreased by 27% in 2024, with preliminary data showing a further drop in 2025.
According to a Commonwealth Fund report covered by STAT, U.S. drug overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024. Preliminary data for 2025 indicates the decline continued. The report notes that the reasons for this national decline are not yet fully understood.
Why it matters
This represents the first major national decline in overdose deaths after years of steady increases, though researchers are still investigating the causes.
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