U.S. overdose deaths plummet, first drop since 2019
- U.S. Overdose deaths are the lowest in three years, indicating "unprecedented" progress in combating the drug epidemic, according to federal data.
- Overdose deaths involving Fentanyl and synthetic opioids have decreased by 20% year-over-year, now accounting for about two-thirds of all fatal overdoses.
- Wakeman stated that the decrease results from multilayered interventions, including access to naloxone and treatment medications, suggesting public health efforts may finally be making a difference.
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