U.S. sees largest decline ever in drug overdose deaths over a year-long interval
New information launched by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the biggest drop in overdose deaths ever recorded within the U.S. over a 12-month interval. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the quantity decreased by 22%, the CDC discovered. CBS News homeland safety and justice reporter Nicole Sganga sat down with Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, to debate.
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