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Overdose deaths are down across much of the U.S. One community offers clues as to why

By Martha Bebinger

Published November 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM PST

Fatal overdoses are down in most parts of the country. Worchester, Massachusetts has seen a dramatic drop in deaths. Officials credit a hands-on approach to helping drug users where they are.

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