Fatal drug overdoses fall for third straight year: CDC
Summary
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that fatal drug overdoses in the United States dropped for the third year in a row in 2025. The number of overdose deaths fell by 14 percent to about 68,632 deaths by the end of 2025.Key Facts
- The CDC released provisional data on drug overdose deaths in the U.S. for 2025.
- Fatal drug overdoses decreased for three straight years, including 2025.
- In 2025, the number of overdose deaths fell by 14 percent compared to the previous year.
- The total reported overdose deaths reached approximately 68,632 in 2025.
- This decline marks a continuing trend after years of rising overdose deaths.
- The data is provisional, meaning it may be updated as more information becomes available.
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