Overdose deaths have continued to drop, now at their lowest level in 3 years, data shows, but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels.

New public health data shows a significant drop in drug overdose deaths across the United States, according to the CDC.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- The estimated number of drug overdose deaths continues to drop to its lowest levels in three years, following months of continued decline, according to the most recent CDC data. Some say it's a hopeful trend, although researchers say there needs to be more data and research to learn more about why it's happening.