Decrease in Overdose Deaths in the U.S.

SOURCE www.npr.org
Overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped by 27% in 2024, despite proposed cuts to programs aimed at reducing the death rate.

Key Points

  • Overdose deaths in the U.S. decreased by 27% in 2024

Pros

  • Significant decrease in overdose deaths by 27% in 2024

Cons

  • Proposed cuts in programs that may have contributed to the decrease