US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

go - U.S. overdose deaths fell through the most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades

AI Summary: New federal data reveal that overdose fatalities in the United States dropped markedly throughout most of 2025, signaling a potential turning point in a decades‐long worsening epidemic. Concerns over opioid misuse remain, but these trends hint at improved outcomes.

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