Opioid deaths dropped this year. Experts hope it’s not ‘a blip’

Update: 2024-10-17

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New figures show a sharp drop in overdose deaths in the U.S., offering a rare glimmer of hope in the opioid crisis. Guest host Rebecca Zandbergen digs into what could be driving that decrease, whether it’s a blip — and what it all means for saving lives here in Canada.

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Opioid deaths dropped this year. Experts hope it’s not ‘a blip’

#box-pro-ellipsis-172923238028582{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Opioid deaths dropped this year. Experts hope it’s not ‘a blip’

Opioid deaths dropped this year. Experts hope it’s not ‘a blip’

Opioid deaths dropped this year. Experts hope it’s not ‘a blip’