US Drug Overdose Deaths Decline Overall, But Surge in Western States

While overall street drug deaths in the U.S. continue to drop, some Western states are experiencing a deadly surge in overdoses, with researchers attributing positive trends to improved addiction treatment access.

28 May, 10:44 — 28 May, 10:44

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U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge

Researchers say some structural changes in treating addiction are helping, including wider access to overdose reversing medication.

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US Drug Overdose Deaths Decline Overall, But Surge in Western States

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U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge

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