David Ovalle

David Ovalle, a Washington Post reporter focusing on opioids and addiction, discusses a recent CDC report showing a decline in overdose deaths after years of increase. He examines the 30% drop in North Carolina and factors contributing to this change, like improved harm reduction strategies. Ovalle also highlights regional differences in trends, particularly the East Coast versus the West Coast, and addresses the long-standing addiction crisis and ongoing disparities among different demographics. It's a hopeful yet complex look at a pressing issue.