Drug overdoses set to drop to lowest levels since 2020

US drug overdose deaths have declined, CDC says
Experts are unsure as to what is causing the decline, which saw deaths decrease by some 14% between June 2023 and 2024.
Drug overdoses set to drop to lowest levels since 2020: CDC
U.S. drug overdose deaths are on pace to fall to the lowest levels since 2020, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a hopeful milestone amid
Upstate man charged in drug overdose death, deputies say
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office announced a man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in a drug overdose investigation. The investigation began on Sept. 13 when deputies responded to an address on Landon Drive near Seneca in regards to a man and woman who overdosed.
CDC data suggest Massachusetts drug overdose deaths drop 23%
The Bay State is again receiving positive news in its fight against the drug overdose crisis, as new data shows that OD deaths significantly dropped in a recent 12-month period.
Fatal drug overdoses are declining nationally — but not in Alaska
Drug overdose deaths rose more in Alaska than any other state over the past year, increasing by nearly 39% continuing a yearslong trend that bucks national declines, according to provisional data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
NC drug overdose deaths appear to be dropping. Why?
Drug experts parse the data to understand the factors what's contributing to a sudden drop in overdose deaths.
US Overdose Deaths Are Down, Giving Experts Hope for an Enduring Decline
The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing sustained improvement in the persistent epidemic. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30,
Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month, now lowest since 2020
Opioid overdose deaths have now slowed to the lowest levels nationwide since 2020, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This marks the 12th straight month of decline since a peak last year.
'Historic' drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis eases
A new CDC report shows at least 16,000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in fatal overdoses seen since the opioid crisis began in the 90s.
Bradenton woman faces murder charge after causing drug overdose death, deputies say
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies have charged a Bradenton woman with murder in the overdose death of an Ellenton man.
First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergencies
First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have long focused on issues like chest pain, bleeding and ...
End New York’s deadly addiction: Use every tool against fatal opioid overdoses
Another November brings another report by the state Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, a group of experts brought ...
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Butte sheriff warns of fentanyl powder possibly linked to overdoses
Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester said that all forms of fentanyl are dangerous, but a new batch of fentanyl powder could be ...
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Drug overdoses happening among teens; new recovery center opens for help
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, more than 1,900 people died last year from drug overdoses in Colorado.
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New system to track overdoses in Wisconsin communities
MADISON,WI--- Overdose data in Wisconsin is being consolidated into one system that health and law enforcement agencies can ...