NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives
- Posted on September 18, 2024
- By NPR
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NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives
After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.
