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The Washington Post on MSN · 8d

Overdose deaths decline sharply after years of fentanyl-fueled surges

Public health officials and researchers say the drop may reflect multiple forces, including access to treatment and overdose-reversal medication.

Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time in Years

Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. declined substantially in the past year, posting the largest single-year drop in at least a decade.

Times Union · 4d

Commentary: New York cannot waver in its fight against drug overdose deaths

Because the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s preliminary overdose death numbers for the past 12 months show a slight decline, we are now seeing news reports with experts telling us why the rate of drug overdose deaths might be slowing.

Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show

Drug overdose deaths among Philadelphians have risen every year since 2018, but preliminary numbers for 2023 show a drop.

phillyvoice.com · 12d

Drug overdose deaths decline in Philly for first time in 5 years

Health department data show a 7% decrease from 2022 to 2023, reflecting national trends. But racial disparities remain high and homelessness is rising.

1d

Overdose deaths are down nationally, but up in many Western states

Despite an encouraging national dip in the past year, overdose deaths are still on the rise in many Western states as the ...

1don MSN

Use of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds

After years of continuously rising opioid overdoses, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that overdose ...

State reports decline in overdose deaths, says naloxone accessibility contributed to the trend

There has been a concerted state-wide effort over the past few years in Minnesota to address the opioid crisis and overdose ...

7hon MSN

Study: More people giving Narcan in drug overdoses before help arrives

A new study found more non-medical personnel are using the opioid overdose antidote. What that means is, people in the ...

5don MSN

After record number in 2022, overdose deaths fell in Minnesota last year

Preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows that drug overdose deaths fell in 2023, a year after ...

Pharmaceutical Technology6d

Emergent to donate 20,000 Narcan doses to fight opioid overdoses, CEO says

Emergent said it is separately working on increasing the availability of its overdose reverser on site for businesses.

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