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Has Fentanyl Peaked?
The New York Times explores factors
contributing to a decline in overdose deaths
An article from The New York Times observes that overdose deaths saw a decline in 2023, signaling that the opioid crisis may be finally turning around, despite its many alarming twists over the years.
This decrease is attributed to two factors: the natural course of drugs when they enter a market, and the increased efforts of federal policymakers. Federal officials have pushed the use of Narcan and have increased funding for addiction treatment, including treatment courts. This research further shows that your hard work is impactful and that treatment courts work!
Read more on this subject in The New York Times article here.