Media Tip Sheet: Why Falling Overdose Deaths May Not Mean the Crisis Is Over
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Why Falling Overdose Deaths May Not Mean the Crisis Is Over
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New CDC data showing a third straight annual decline in U.S. overdose deaths is offering a rare sign of progress in the nation's drug crisis -but many experts caution the trend could quickly reverse amid emerging synthetic drugs and shifting federal policy priorities.
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Media Tip Sheet: Why Falling Overdose Deaths May Not Mean the Crisis Is Over
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New CDC data showing a third straight annual decline in U.S. overdose deaths is offering a rare sign of progress in the nation's drug crisis -but many experts caution the trend could quickly reverse amid emerging synthetic drugs and shifting federal policy priorities.