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U.S. overdose deaths decline for third consecutive year
Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a reduction in fatal drug overdoses in 2025. This marks a continuing trend of decreasing overdose deaths over the past three years. (sources: pbs, thehill, medicalxpress, cbsnews)
ModernAction Briefing
Approximately 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2025, reflecting a 14% decrease from the previous year. This decline is part of a broader trend of reducing overdose fatalities.
- The CDC reported a 14% decrease in overdose deaths in 2025 compared to 2024.
- This marks the third consecutive year of declining overdose fatalities.
- About 70,000 overdose deaths were recorded in the U.S. last year.
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Understanding the trends in overdose deaths can inform public health strategies and policy decisions.
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pbsU.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changesthehillFatal drug overdoses fall for third straight year: CDCmedicalxpressUS overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changescbsnewsOverdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows