September 4, 2026- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the CDC Overdose Prevention Data Channel, a centralized resource that brings fatal and nonfatal overdose data, prevention strategies, and information about CDC programs together in one place.
The launch comes as the latest monthly provisional data from CDC’s National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) predicts 67,798 drug overdose deaths in the United States during the 12 months ending in March 2026. This is a 12.3% decrease in overdose deaths compared to the same time period in the previous year. The continued national decline represents meaningful progress, but too many people still die from drug overdoses.
These latest estimates underscore the ongoing need for timely, actionable information to guide overdose prevention efforts. Launching on International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), the Overdose Prevention Data Channel supports that need by helping communities better understand evolving overdose trends and use data to inform prevention efforts.