Derek S. Maltz

Acting DEA Administrator

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Party: Republican

Education: Syracuse University

Previous offices: Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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America's overdose crisis shows sustained decline

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As of May 2026: Appointed Acting Administrator January 21, 2025

U.S. overdose deaths fell for the third straight year in 2025. CDC provisional data released May 2026 projects 69,973 deaths for the full year—down 14% from 2024 and about 38% below the 2022 peak of 112,000.

Updated May 23