U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Fall for Third Straight Year

Source: WSJ.com : U.S. News · Bias: Center

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Fatalities declined nearly 14% in 2025 to prepandemic levels, driven by a drop in fentanyl and other opioid-related deaths.

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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Fall for Third Straight Year
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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Fall for Third Straight Year

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Fatalities declined nearly 14% in 2025 to prepandemic levels, driven by a drop in fentanyl and other opioid-related deaths.