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Derek S. Maltz

Derek S. Maltz

Acting DEA Administrator

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America's overdose crisis shows sustained decline

Built World

Appointed Acting Administrator January 21, 2025

U.S. overdose deaths fell for the third straight year in 2025. CDC provisional data released May 2026 projects 69,973 deaths for the full yearβ€”down 14% from 2024 and about 38% below the 2022 peak of 112,000.

Updated May 23