Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50% since 2023

Drop in opioid overdose deaths nears 50% since 2023

Since their peak less than three years ago, opioid overdose deaths dropped nearly by half as of October, according to a Stateline analysis. The drop comes as a shrinking fentanyl supply has made the drug weaker and less deadly and volunteer efforts get more people into treatment. Read more...