Recent data from the CDC shows a 14% decrease in U.S. drug overdose deaths, with about 97,000 deaths in the 12-month period ending June 30. Experts are hopeful that this decline indicates a sustained improvement in the ongoing overdose epidemic, despite previous fluctuations. Factors contributing to the decline may include increased availability of naloxone and addiction treatments, efforts to combat the opioid crisis, and changes in the drug supply. However, experts are cautiously optimistic and suggest that more data is needed to understand the full impact of this downward trend, particularly among different racial and ethnic groups.
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US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline
