U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Fall 27% in 2024, Continuing Downward Trend
Source Summary
U.S. overdose deaths declined 27% in 2024 after years of steep increases, particularly during the pandemic. Preliminary data from 2025 indicate the downward trend is continuing.
Why it matters
A sustained reversal of the overdose death epidemic represents a major public-health milestone after a decade of rising mortality.
