The decrease across the country is a major breakthrough in efforts to reverse the effects of fentanyl. Researchers and health officials say there is no easy explanation for the trend.

Drug warriors do not deserve credit for the turnaround, although they deserve blame for the previous explosion in fatal overdoses.

For years, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. had been on the rise. This year, data indicates they’ve suddenly started to decline. The reason behind the drop is a mystery.

But, finally, opioid overdose deaths have fallen, excellent news indeed! Watch out for cocaine and methamphetamine trends.