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Los Angeles Times
Drop in L.A. overdose deaths in 2025
Los Angeles County reported a decline in accidental drug overdose deaths in 2025, with 2,298 fatalities—a 6% decrease from the previous year and part of a three-year downward trend. Fentanyl-related deaths dropped by 40% and methamphetamine-related deaths declined by 25%, reflecting the impact of ongoing prevention and harm reduction efforts. Despite progress, overdose deaths among adults aged 65 and older increased by 14%, and disparities persist along racial and gender lines.
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