Opioid Overdose Deaths Have Plummeted, Experts Call for Deeper Investigation
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Recent data indicate a steep drop in opioid overdose deaths. The decline is notable compared with previous years.
Three health experts argue that influences beyond medical treatment and public health policies are likely the main drivers of this change. They point to social, economic or behavioral factors that may be reducing fatal overdoses.
The experts urge researchers and policymakers to investigate these underlying forces so the downward trend can be understood and maintained.
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Original headline: “Opinion: Overdose deaths have plunged. We need to know why”
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