Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.

Summary

U.S. drug overdose deaths fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, marking the largest annual decline ever, according to the CDC.

The Biden administration credits efforts like expanded naloxone access, increased drug treatment availability, and international cooperation to curb fentanyl production.

While opioid-related deaths, particularly from fentanyl, have decreased, there has been a rise in psychostimulant-related deaths, including meth and cocaine.

Experts highlight the importance of lifesaving interventions like naloxone in combating the ongoing overdose crisis, which claimed over 108,000 lives in 2022.