U.S. Reports Notable Decline in Drug Overdose Deaths for 2023, Marking a Shift in Yearslong Upward Trend
Hyattsville, MD — Recent data reveals a slight decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States, marking a shift from the steady increase observed over the past two decades. According to statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths decreased by 4.0% from 2022 to 2023. This downturn follows a period where changes in overdose rates were statistically insignificant, highlighting a potential turning point in the nation’s …