Reasons to be hopeful: overdose deaths decline

Over a million Americans have died from overdoses since the turn of the century. Now, at last, the crisis might be getting better–data suggest that overdose deaths peaked last year. The turn seems to be rapid and widespread. What’s behind the change–and what’s next for the opioid epidemic? Charlotte Howard hosts with Stevie Hertz and Adam O’Neal. They’re joined by The Economist’s Daniel Knowles and Keith Humphreys, drug policy advisor to George W Bush and Barack Obama. Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.