NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday. Agency officials noted the data is provisional and could change after more analysis, but that they still expect a drop when the final counts are in. It would be only the second annual decline since the current national drug death epidemic began more than three decades ago. Experts reacted cautiously. One described the decline as relatively small, and said it should be thought more as part of a leveling off than a decrease. Another noted that the last time a decline occurred — in 2018 — drug deaths shot up in the years that followed. “Any decline is encouraging,” said Brandon Marshall, a Brown University researcher who studies overdose trends. “But I think it’s certainly premature to celebrate or to draw any large-scale conclusions about where we may be headed long-term with this crisis.” |
Japanese defense aircraft makes emergency landing after window glitch. No injuries were reportedMoaners rejoice! Ranting with your friends can actually make you happier, study findsCan YOU afford to become a stayUS says Rafah offensive would jeopardize ceaseHow Aussie brothers' dream birthday trip to remote Mexican beach turned to horrorThe Taliban warn journalists, experts against cooperating with Afghanistan International TVWimbledon girls finalist suspended for doping on pro tour'Who is still buying iPads?' Gadget fans question why Apple is still churning out new tabletsFirst round of PGA Tour Champions' Regions Tradition starts after weather delayBox owners at Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium refuse to release their seats for the 2026 World Cup