Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, expressed cautious optimism, stating, "While these data are cause for optimism, we must not lose sight of the fact that nearly 100,000 people are still estimated to be dying annually from drug overdose in the U.S." This highlights the ongoing severity of the opioid crisis despite recent declines.
Dr. Allison Arwady, head of the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, noted the importance of continued efforts, stating, "We are encouraged by this data, but boy, it is time to double down on the things that we know are working. It is not a time to pull back, and I feel very strongly, and our data shows, that the threat continues to evolve." This underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and action.
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