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Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
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Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
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