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A Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths

This chapter discusses the first significant decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths in decades, highlighting a more than 10% drop according to recent CDC data. It explores the contributing factors, ongoing challenges, and a hopeful perspective from addiction researchers on the potential for continued improvement.

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