According to a new report by the CDC, fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. surged by approximately 1,400 between January 2024 and January 2025, totaling around 82,138 deaths. This comes after a significant decline in drug deaths throughout 2024. Experts worry this rise could indicate a troubling shift in trends, as the reductions in overdose deaths may not signify a genuine change in epidemic dynamics. Most overdoses are linked to fentanyl, yet there's a troubling mix of other dangerous substances in circulation, raising serious concerns about future increases in fatalities.
For the first time in over a year, street drug deaths are rising across the U.S., with 82,138 reported overdoses in January 2025, reflecting disturbing trends.
The slight increase in fatal overdoses suggests historic data, indicating a possible shift in the declining trend that has been observed in recent months.
Keith Humphreys noted that the new CDC data may be an early warning sign, indicating that the decline in drug deaths could be reversing.
Nabarun Dasgupta emphasized that overdose trends are complex, highlighting that increases may occur locally, illustrating the unpredictable nature of this crisis.
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