U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever
US drug overdose deaths saw an unprecedented drop in 2024, but federal cuts could threaten momentum
U.S. overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels
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US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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The U.S. saw largest 1 year decline in overdose deaths, Maine reported a 20% decline
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