Why overdose deaths are dropping in the U.S.

Experts are puzzling over which interventions are saving lives.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 28, 2024 After years of relentless rises in overdose deaths, drug fatalities in the U.S. have been declining. Experts are puzzling over why. Hilary Swift for The New York Times The drug supply itself may hold important clues. → Sign up for Science Times Get stories that capture the wonders of nature, the cosmos and the human body. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018