Fact Sheet: Why Overdose Deaths Are Decreasing

Fact Sheet December 17, 2024

Overdose deaths in the United States dropped by nearly 17% between July 2023 and July 2024. However, over 93,000 people died of drug overdose in that period, more than the number of people who died from vehicle-caused accidents or firearms combined. This remains an urgent public health issue that requires evidence-based solutions.

Read our Fact Sheet: Health, Harm Reduction Approaches Pivotal to Decrease in National Drug Overdose Deaths

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