U.S. Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress, Study Finds
June 02, 2026
June 02, 2026
LA JOLLA, California, June 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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U.S. Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress, Study Finds
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Key Takeaways
* U.S. overdose death rates dropped 24.4% between 2023 and 2024.
* Deaths involving fentanyl together with stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine (often called the "fourth wave" of the overdose crisis) . . .
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U.S. Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress, Study Finds
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Key Takeaways
* U.S. overdose death rates dropped 24.4% between 2023 and 2024.
* Deaths involving fentanyl together with stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine (often called the "fourth wave" of the overdose crisis) . . .