What’s driving down overdose deaths? There’s no silver bullet answer, but experts cite changes in the drug supply, fewer people at risk of overdosing, and increased access to naloxone and addiction treatment.

The short answer for why drug overdose deaths are falling nationally: It’s a lot of reasons. A JAMA Psychiatry study also pointed out that even though public health interventions meant to prevent overdose deaths are uneven, overdose deaths decreased nationally. (AP)Access to treatment has improvedIncreased treatment availability is another factor experts cited for declines in overdose deaths. Experts said that despite signs of progress, it’s too soon to say if overdose deaths will continue to decline. Ultimately, they recommend a multi-faceted approach toward reducing drug overdose deaths — one that includes public health interventions, overdose education, addiction treatment and efforts to reduce the drug supply.