Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear.
The decrease across the country is a major breakthrough in efforts to reverse the effects of fentanyl. Researchers and health officials say there is no easy explanation for the trend.
N.J. drug overdose deaths drop sharply, latest CDC data shows
The preliminary CDC numbers show the lowest level of overdose deaths in the past three years for New Jersey, but remain 'alarmingly high.'
Second drug overdose death reported following Missoula incident
Fentanyl is being blamed for the deadly drug overdose of a second person who was found unresponsive inside a vehicle on 19.
Finally! Some Good News about U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
But, finally, opioid overdose deaths have fallen, excellent news indeed! Watch out for cocaine and methamphetamine trends.
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Why drug overdose deaths are dropping fast: A Q&A with Dr. Daliah Heller
CDC data shows a sudden and hopeful drop in #drugoverdose deaths across the U.S., a huge reversal from recent years when fatal overdoses regularly increased by double-digit percentages. Most experts agree that the data doesn't yet provide clear answers and say it's a mystery. pic.twitter.com/ZZU0x8X81h
Why have drug overdose deaths suddenly started to plummet?
For years, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. had been on the rise. This year, data indicates they’ve suddenly started to decline. The reason behind the drop is a mystery.
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Game-changing drug overdose antidote roll out see 19 lives saved across the North East
The rollout of a potentially life-saving antidote across the North East has already resulted in the reversal of 19 overdoses.
Spokane drug counselor suspended following sexual affair, overdose and death of patient in her home
A Spokane drug abuse counselor has had her license suspended following accusations that she had a sexual relationship with ...
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Spokane drug counselor suspended following patient's overdose death and alleged affair
A Spokane drug abuse counselor has had her license suspended after allegations surfaced that she engaged in a sexual ...
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Drug overdose more likely in patients who leave hospital against medical advice
People who initiate a premature or “before medically advised” (BMA) hospital discharge have a 10-fold increase in the risk of ...
Preliminary data shows national drug overdose deaths see significant decline after historical peaks
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y - Preliminary federal data indicates a significant decline in drug overdose deaths across the country, as ...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug associated with lower opioid overdose risk
Since being deemed a public health emergency in 2017, opioids are responsible for 72% of drug overdose deaths in the United ...
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Wexner Medical Center survey affirms need for overdose education and training
According to recently released results from an April 2024 study by The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, three in four ...