A Turning Point in the Fentanyl Crisis? Overdose Deaths Drop Nationwide

For the first time in years, the U.S. is seeing a sustained and dramatic drop in fatal drug overdoses. New research shows fentanyl-related deaths have declined in all 50 states, with some regions reporting a decrease of over 50%. Experts credit wider naloxone access, changes in drug use habits, and shifts in the street supply. While fewer people are dying, addiction and health crises persist, leaving cities like Philadelphia grappling with what comes next. The challenge now is turning survival into lasting recovery. Get the full story from NPR.