Us Breaking News Us Overdose Deaths Decline For First Time In 5 Years As Michigan Sees Dip, Too

Overdose deaths are dropping across the U.S. How does Southeast Missouri fare?

Overdose deaths in Southeast Missouri fell 19% in 2024, mirroring national and statewide declines, as naloxone distribution and community efforts ramp up to save lives and prevent future fatalities. Read More

Overdose deaths on decline in Pennsylvania

Drug overdoses have claimed almost 1,300 lives in Pennsylvania so far in 2025, according to the state Department of Health. That includes 681 overdoses involving opioids, roughly 52.5% of the overdose ... Read More

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — The decline in U.S. drug ... Read More

Overdose deaths down 37% last year in Oakland County

Overdose deaths were down in Oakland County by 37% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the county Medical Examiner’s Office. In addition, a national Emergency Medical Service ... Read More

After opioids, cocaine emerges as ‘enemy number one’ in overdose deaths. Here’s what you need to know

CLEVELAND, Ohio – For the first time in decades, a historic and “earth-shattering” shift in drug-related fatalities is occurring in Cuyahoga County: cocaine is now responsible for more deaths than ... Read More