Kentucky Overdose Deaths Hit Lowest Point Since 2014

Kentucky overdose deaths declined in 2025 in four-year downward trend

For the fourth year in a row, the number of Kentuckians who died from drug overdoses declined in 2025, according to the annual overdose report that was released Thursday.

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By News Reporter Gabby Cedano In a significant public health milestone, Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has recorded its fourth consecutive annual decline in drug overdose deaths.  New data from the state’s 2025 Drug Overdose Fatality Report shows a 22.9% decrease compared to 2024 and a dramatic 50.8% drop since 2021, the peak year for overdose deaths in the commonwealth. Despite the progress, the loss remains profound. A total of …

Overdose deaths in Kentucky have declined for fourth year in a row, governor says

The 2025 Kentucky Drug Overdose Fatality Report showed 2025 was the lowest number of overdose deaths recorded since 2014.

Kentucky overdose deaths hit lowest point since 2014

The 2025 Kentucky Drug Overdose Fatality Report showed 1,110 Kentuckians died of a drug overdose in 2025.

Beshear: KY sees 4th straight year of decline in overdose deaths, with 22.9% drop in 2025

Kentucky recorded its fourth consecutive year of declining overdose deaths in 2025, with a 22.9% decrease compared with the previous year and a 50.8% decrease from 2021, Beshear announced.

Kentucky sees 4th consecutive year of decline in overdose deaths

Overdose deaths in the commonwealth decreased for the fourth year in a row, with a 22.9% decrease in 2025 compared with the previous year and a 50.8% decrease from 2021.