Drug overdose deaths are down in L.A. County in 2025. Here’s why — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drug-overdose-deaths-are-down-in-l-a-county-in-2025-here-s-whyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. LA County Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for Third Consecutive Yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drug-overdose-deaths-are-down-in-l-a-county-in-2025-here-s-whyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drug-overdose-deaths-are-down-in-l-a-county-in-2025-here-s-why#u18306Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:42:13 +0000Accidental drug overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County fell by 6% from 2024 to 2025. This marks the third straight year of declines, with total deaths dropping nearly 30% since 2022. Officials credit the trend to investments in harm reduction, prevention, treatment, and recovery.What's confirmed:Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County dropped for the third year in a row.There were 2,298 accidental drug overdose and poisoning deaths in 2025, a 6% decrease from 2,438 in 2024.The 2025 decline includes a 10% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths and a 7% reduct