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Drug overdoses in L.A County drop for third straight year. Here’s why

Accidental drug overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County fell for the third consecutive year in 2025. There were 2,298 such deaths countywide in 2025, reflecting a nearly 30% decrease since the 2022 peak. Officials attribute the decline to investments in prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

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New data shows 2025 overdose deaths dropped 6% and are nearly 30% lower than 2022 levels.

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  1. LA County Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for Third Straight Year

    Accidental drug overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County fell for the third consecutive year in 2025. There were 2,298 such deaths countywide in 2025, reflecting a nearly 30% decrease since the 2022 peak. Officials attribute the decline to investments in prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.

    What's confirmed:

    • Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County decreased for the third straight year in 2025.
    • Accidental drug overdose deaths fell 6% in 2025.
    • There were 2,298 accidental drug overdose and poisoning deaths countywide in 2025.
    • Overdose deaths in Los Angeles County are down nearly 30% from a peak of 3,220 deaths in 2022.
    • In 2024, Los Angeles County saw a 22% decline in drug-related overdose deaths and poisonings.
    • Fentanyl-related deaths decreased by 37% and methamphetamine-related deaths decreased by 20% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
    • The decline is attributed to countywide investments in prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.
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