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Drug overdose deaths dropped 27% in 2024, CDC reports| STAT

Last updated: May 15, 2025 2:03 am
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According to new federal data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug deaths in the United States plummeted in 2024. The estimated number of deaths due to drug overdose was 80,391, which is the lowest total since 2019. This marks a significant decrease of approximately 27% from the previous year, 2023.

The decline in overdose deaths began in late 2023, breaking a trend of steady increase that had been observed for several years. The years during and after the Covid-19 pandemic saw a drastic rise in overdose rates, with the numbers reaching an all-time high of nearly 115,000. However, this period also saw new complications emerge, such as a surge in deaths involving methamphetamine.

It remains unclear whether the substantial decrease in deaths signifies the beginning of a continued decline or simply a return to pre-Covid overdose levels. The reasons behind the improving mortality rate are also uncertain. Experts have proposed various theories, including a shift in the drug supply, efforts to enhance access to addiction medications and naloxone, and the sobering reality that a large number of drug users in the U.S. have already succumbed to overdose.

The majority of the drop in drug deaths can be attributed to a reduction in fatalities involving fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has been prevalent in the illicit drug supply for nearly a decade. In 2023, fentanyl was implicated in over 76,000 deaths, but this number decreased to just over 48,000 in 2024. On the other hand, deaths involving stimulants like methamphetamine increased from 29,456 to 37,096. The data also showed an increase in deaths involving cocaine, rising by about 8,000 year over year to 30,833. Unlike opioids, there are currently no approved medications specifically for the treatment of meth or cocaine addiction.

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The National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the CDC, cautioned that the data presented are preliminary and subject to change. It is essential to await further updates and analysis to gain a comprehensive understanding of the trends in drug-related deaths.

The significant decrease in drug deaths in 2024 is a positive development, but it is crucial to continue efforts to address the root causes of substance abuse and addiction. This includes improving access to treatment and support services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The fight against drug overdose deaths remains an ongoing challenge, and continued vigilance and action are necessary to prevent further loss of life.

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