Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

In some parts of the U.S. drug deaths have plunged to levels not seen since the fentanyl crisis exploded. Addiction experts say communities still face big challenges.

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Mar 10, 2025 - 04:09
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Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery
Elena (left) and Vadim live on the street in Kensington, a neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that has long struggled with fentanyl and other drug use. Both told NPR they have survived their drug use in part due to naloxone, or Narcan, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. NPR agreed not to use their last name because street drug use is illegal.

In some parts of the U.S. drug deaths have plunged to levels not seen since the fentanyl crisis exploded. Addiction experts say communities still face big challenges.

(Image credit: Rachel Wisniewski for NPR)

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