38 h. ago RFK Jr. is shrinking the agency that works on mental illness and addiction

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it's facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn.

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3 d. ago Woman charged after overdose death of man whose body was found in Planet Fitness tanning bed

A woman faces controlled substance charges after Derek Sink's body was discovered in a tanning bed. Authorities determined his death was caused by a drug overdose.

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4 d. ago Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows

The Boston Public Health Commission released data last week that showed a 38% decrease in overdose deaths compared to 2023. The post Boston sees lowest number of opioid overdose deaths in 9 years, new data shows appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Washington overdose deaths decline after years of growth, data show

Washington overdose deaths decline after years of growth, data show  Washington State Standard

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2 w. ago Despite nationwide declines, deaths from drug overdoses remain high in Alaska

Despite nationwide declines, deaths from drug overdoses remain high in Alaska  Anchorage Daily News

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2 w. ago 5 arrested in connection to WA toddler's fentanyl overdose death

5 arrested in connection to WA toddler's fentanyl overdose death  FOX 13 Seattle

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3 w. ago Washington state sees first decline in overdose deaths in years

Washington state sees first decline in overdose deaths in years  Axios

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3 w. ago Drug overdose deaths plummeted in U.S. last year. How did New York fare?

Drug overdose deaths plummeted in U.S. last year. How did New York fare?  Lohud

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3 w. ago Addiction programs that helped drug deaths plummet in 2024 now face Trump cuts

Overdose deaths plummeted in the U.S. in 2024, down by 27%. The news comes as the White House and Congress are advocating for steep cuts in programs that may be working to lower the death rate.

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3 w. ago DIGGING DEEPER: U.S. drug overdose deaths decrease nearly 30% in 2024

DIGGING DEEPER: U.S. drug overdose deaths decrease nearly 30% in 2024  KTTC News

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3 w. ago Overdose Deaths Plummeted in 2024. Will Trump’s Cuts Slow the Momentum?

The progress comes as the Trump administration is proposing to cut funding for many programs believed to have contributed to the improvement.

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3 w. ago A New Test of Federal Judges’ Power, and Overdose Deaths Plummet

Plus, the campy singing contest the whole world watches.

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3 w. ago After hitting staggering heights, U.S. overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024

After hitting staggering heights, U.S. overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago US drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 27% in 2024, CDC report finds

Drug overdose deaths dropped in the United States in 2024 to the lowest levels seen in five years, according to a new CDC report published Wednesday morning.

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3 w. ago US drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 27% last year, reaching lowest levels since 2019: CDC

US drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 27% last year, reaching lowest levels since 2019: CDC  ABC News

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3 w. ago US drug overdose deaths saw an unprecedented drop in 2024, but federal cuts could threaten momentum

US drug overdose deaths saw an unprecedented drop in 2024, but federal cuts could threaten momentum  CNN

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3 w. ago Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

A broad coalition of addiction experts wants Congress to maintain healthcare funding for the nation's response to fentanyl and other street drugs.

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