A Historic Drop In Overdose Deaths Doesn’t Mean We Solved Addiction.

Drug overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024, marking a historic decline. But public health experts warn the deeper addiction ...
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U.S. drug overdose deaths are falling — but the numbers still tell a serious story

CDC provisional data shows drug overdose deaths have declined for three straight years in the U.S. An estimated 69,973 overdose deaths occurred in 2025, down nearly 14% from 2024. The CDC says ...
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Overdose death: 'His life does have meaning'

BRAINTREE ― Behind each of the 2,367 purple flags on a fence next to town hall is the story of a life lost to overdose. Each loss carries with it a a struggle and friends and relatives left mourning ...
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Biden administration unveils dashboard to track nonfatal drug overdoses

The Biden administration is rolling out a new tool meant to help prevent drug deaths: a nationwide database that tracks nonfatal overdoses. The dashboard, known as the Non-Fatal Opioid Overdose ...