Health New research from Philly ER doctors shows the ‘excruciating’ effect of xylazine withdrawal, and how to manage it The powerful animal tranquilizer has started appearing in the illicit heroin and fentanyl market in recent years. 5 months ago
Health Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show Drug overdose deaths among Philadelphians have risen every year since 2018, but preliminary numbers for 2023 show a drop. 6 months ago
Health NPR The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, experts say Street fentanyl has long been viewed as unstoppable. Now many experts say the supply of the deadly synthetic opioid is suddenly drying up in many parts of the U.S. 6 months ago