Trending Now - US Overdose Deaths Decline for Third Consecutive Year

WHO:

CBS News - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided the data on overdose deaths.

ABC News - Approximately 70,000 Americans were reported to have died from drug overdoses.

WHAT:

CBS News - Overdose deaths in the United States have declined for the third consecutive year.

ABC News - The number of overdose deaths in 2025 was about 14% fewer than the previous year.

WHERE:

CBS News - The data pertains to the United States.

WHEN:

ABC News - The overdose death statistics for 2025 were reported.

WHY:

ABC News - There are concerns regarding policy and drug supply changes that may affect future overdose death rates.

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CBS News - The decline in overdose deaths marks the longest decrease in decades, according to preliminary government data.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 17:44 UTC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that overdose deaths in the United States have declined for the third consecutive year, with approximately 70,000 Americans having lost their lives to drug overdoses in 2025. This marks a significant decrease of about 14 percent compared to the previous year, representing the longest decline in overdose deaths in decades. However, concerns remain regarding potential policy and drug supply changes that could impact future overdose death rates.