https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drug-overdoses-in-l-a-county-drop-for-third-straight-year-here-s-whyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drug-overdoses-in-l-a-county-drop-for-third-straight-year-here-s-whyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drug-overdoses-in-l-a-county-drop-for-third-straight-year-here-s-why#u20405Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:46:22 +0000Accidental 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 A