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Drug deaths dropped 40% in two years, new report shows

The decline in overdoses mirrors a similar trend nationwide, but fatalities are still much higher than they were in the 2000s, with people often taking both fentanyl and methamphetamine
May 14, 2026
 
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The latest data from the Oregon Health Authority confirms that drug deaths in Oregon