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Addiction

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Courts & Law

‘They are dealing poison’: Delaware authorities intensify crackdown on fentanyl dealers

The Trump administration declared the ultra-potent opioid a “weapon of mass destruction” in December. Delaware is prosecuting plenty of cases.

5 days ago

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An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

Pennsylvania parents, families call for statewide grief support services for overdose and drug-related losses

Advocates point to a Philadelphia program as a model for statewide grief support services that could be funded with opioid settlement funds.

3 weeks ago

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the door to the Camden County Department of Corrections’ Reentry Release Center
Health

Camden County opens new reentry release center to support people as they leave jail, return to the community

The county’s Reentry Release Center in Camden has peer specialists who connect people to housing, health care and other social services.

3 weeks ago

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A therapist holding a clipboard for notes on her lap during a group therapy session.
Health

New addiction recovery programs and family support services coming to Sussex County

Pennsylvania nonprofit Be a Part of the Conversation is launching recovery programs and parent partnership services in southern Delaware for families affected by addiction.

4 weeks ago

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Don Keister reflexiona sobre las fotos
Health

Después de convertir una tragedia personal en acción, una pareja está lista para retirarse del grupo de adicciones de Delaware

La muerte por sobredosis de su hijo hace 13 años llevó a los Keisters a crear atTAcK Addiction.

1 month ago

A person looking at their cell phone home screen
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Social media on trial

Should tech giants be held accountable for the teen mental health crisis? And what could regulation look like in practice?

Air Date: February 10, 2026 1:00 pm

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Don Keister reflects on his son, Tyler Keister
Health

After turning personal tragedy into action, a couple is ready to step down from Delaware addiction group

The overdose death of their son 13 years ago led to the Keisters’ creation of atTAcK Addiction.

2 months ago

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Prevention Point Philadelphia staff members Carlos Del Valle and Amira Cason put together hot meals for the nonprofit's annual community
Community

A ‘friendsgiving’ meal in Philadelphia creates holiday magic for people struggling with homelessness and addiction

Kensington-based Prevention Point Philadelphia served more than 630 people, including those isolated from family while suffering from addiction, homelessness or both.

4 months ago

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Heart to Heart campaign logo
Health

‘It’s time for a Heart to Heart’: Philadelphia health department’s new campaign tackles substance use and heart health

The mission of the campaign is to spread educational messaging and conversation points about heart health and what additional factors lead to risk conditions.

4 months ago

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Purdue Pharma's headquarters
Courts & Law

Judge says he’ll approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family

The new agreement replaces one the U.S. Supreme Court rejected last year, finding it would have improperly protected members of the family against future lawsuits.

4 months ago

Dave Sunday speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

‘Absolutely staggering’: Nearly 27 million doses of fentanyl seized in the Philly area so far this year

Fentanyl has far surpassed heroin as the most common opioid found in the commonwealth, said state Attorney General Dave Sunday.

5 months ago

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A close-up of the entrance to an emergency room.
Health

Drug-related seizures in Philadelphia ERs doubled in recent years, city data show

Hospital workers and public health officials say new combinations of street drugs, traumatic brain injuries and other health issues could be driving the uptick in seizures.

5 months ago

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Diamond Stahl speaking into a microphone
Health
Billy Penn

Philly overdose deaths keep declining as wellness ecosystem expands

Providers say Narcan availability is saving lives. But has the city’s huge investment to address the Kensington drug market made an impact?

6 months ago

A view of fentanyl and other drugs seized by law enforcement in Delaware
Courts & Law

‘Major, major drug trafficker’ in Delaware who led biggest fentanyl ring gets 25-year prison sentence

Dwayne Fountain personally mixed the ultra-deadly opioid to make concoctions with cocaine and other drugs, then reformed them into bricks.

7 months ago

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A person holds a box of Narcan spray
Community

New program offers overdose-reversing medication for free outside 61 Philadelphia firehouses

The program is part of a national effort to get the life-saving overdose reversal drug into the hands of people who truly need it.

7 months ago

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