Federal Data Shows Overdose Deaths Decline, But America’s Drug Crisis Is Far From Over
After decades of climbing overdose deaths, recent federal data reveals a promising decline—but the crisis remains a national security and public health threat that demands accountability from policymakers ignoring America’s border and drug enforcement failures.
The latest federal data presents a cautiously optimistic picture: U.S. overdose deaths have declined for over two years, marking the longest consistent drop in decades. Yet this encouraging trend masks a deeper truth—the epidemic is far from defeated, and the underlying causes tied to policy failures remain unaddressed. Is This Decline Sustainable or Just Temporary Relief? Overdose deaths peaked near 110,000 in 2022 and then dropped roughly 27% in 2024—an unprecedented yearly decline. However, experts warn the death toll hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels and remains alarmingly high. How long will Washington continue to celebrate partial victories while ignoring root...
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