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A new report states fatalities had decreased by 10% as of April 2024 while 911 first-responder calls were 16.7% lower

Experts have welcomed news of a reported drop in overdose deaths in the US and say they are cautiously optimistic about the downward trend, while warning that more work and extra resources will be needed to sustain progress.

Overdose deaths in the US have dropped by about 10%, the largest decline in decades – falling to an estimated 101,168 deaths annually as of April 2024, according to an analysis of state-level data.

Emergency room visits for overdose are down by 24% and 911 first-responder calls for overdoses are down by 16.7%. Some of the biggest changes are being seen in eastern states, while some states in the west are still struggling with higher rates.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 18 hours ago (5 children)

People can barely afford to eat, too. Lack of income for the general American is going to impact all areas, not just dining out and jewelry.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 18 hours ago (4 children)

What? Since when has the average addict made income, economy or GDP part if the calculus of if they should acquire the next fix or not?

This is either veiled sarcasm or you're missing something fundamental about how addiction and motivation interoperate.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Times are tough for everyone, even addicts. Maybe pushing off the next hit for a roof over their heads is saving lives. I'd suck a dick for Cracker Barrel, though.

[–] HootinNHollerin 4 points 15 hours ago

Extra points if you can incorporate biscuits and gravy into the act

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