Provisional Numbers show Overdose Deaths in NYS Fell for Third Year in a Row
CDC Data indicates Opioid-Related Deaths Down Nearly 52 Percent Since 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted new provisional figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System, which show a substantial reduction in overdose deaths in New York State from 2022 through 2025. The annual number of drug fatalities fell for a third year in a row and decreased by 44.9% in New York. That’s more than 5,000 lives saved. The largest reductions were seen in opioid-related deaths, which are down 51.9% since 2022.
“As Governor, I have been committed to reversing the opioid and overdose epidemic by making historic investments in prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and Recovery services and supports,” Governor Hochul said. “I am very pleased that over the past three years, we have seen a decline in overall overdose deaths. However, the hard work continues. We will continue our focus on removing health disparities and responding to new substances that are emerging in the illicit drug supply. Every overdose that occurs is one too many and addressing these public health challenges requires an ongoing and dynamic response.”
The three-year decline in fatal drug overdoses reflects the ongoing work of New York State, under the leadership of Governor Hochul, to expand and enhance services in all regions of the state. The Governor has taken significant steps to ensure that all New Yorkers can access the help and support they need and has directed millions of dollars to support a wide range of programs.
The Governor’s 2027 Executive Budget proposal continues this work, including new budget initiatives to further support the addiction workforce, as well as youth-focused initiatives such as a youth-led prevention campaign, additional young adult recovery residences and expansion of youth support services at recovery centers.
New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).
Available addiction treatment including crisis/detox, inpatient, residential, or outpatient care can be found on the NYS OASAS website. Important harm reduction resources can be found on the New York State Department of Health’s new Overdose Free Generation webpage.
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