Overdose deaths in the United States have fallen by more than 30,000 since a peak in the summer of 2023, with declines seen in all major categories of drug use.
Drug overdose deaths in the United States have fallen by more than 30,000 since a peak in the summer of 2023, when 111,466 died in the 12 months ending in July.
The latest data released by the Centers for Disease Control reflects that drug-related deaths could finally be starting to ease, with declines seen in all major categories of drug use, stimulants, and opioids such as fentanyl.
