Recent federal data reveals a remarkable decrease in drug-related deaths among Americans under 35, reversing a troubling trend that saw over 230,000 young lives lost to fentanyl and other drugs over the last decade. This shift in mortality rates is saving thousands of young lives annually, raising questions about the factors contributing to this decline. However, concerns loom over the sustainability of this positive trend as federal funding for drug prevention and treatment faces potential cuts, putting many lives at risk once again.
Justin Carlyle, age 23, has battled addiction to fentanyl for a decade, but new data indicates drug deaths among those under 35 in the U.S. are decreasing.
Fentanyl and other street drugs have claimed over 230,000 young lives in the past decade, yet recent federal data shows a significant decline in drug-related deaths.
While drug overdose deaths among young Americans surged for years, recent trends reveal a sharp drop, prompting questions about sustainability as federal funding faces cuts.
The dramatic reduction in drug deaths among young people is celebrated, but experts are wary of the future due to potential federal funding reductions.
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