Voters in Red and Blue States Repudiate Lenient Drug PoliciesVoters are rejecting permissive drug policies in favor of tougher drug penalties and law enforcement actions.
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five YearsOverdose deaths in the US slightly decreased in 2023 due to fewer synthetic opioid deaths, but stimulant-related fatalities rose, posing ongoing challenges in the addiction crisis.