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Addiction

FILE - FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling apps are displayed on a phone in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2022.   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Health

Online gambling addiction and the growing public health crisis

Harry Levant was once addicted to gambling. He's now a therapist who helps others struggling with problem-gambling. He talks about the growing public health crisis.

Air Date: April 24, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 50:30
En la parte superior izquierda, dos paquetes de pastillas
Courts & Law

‘Están traficando veneno’: las autoridades de Delaware intensifican la ofensiva contra los traficantes de fentanilo.

La administración Trump declaró al ultrapotente opioide “arma de destrucción masiva” en diciembre. Delaware está procesando numerosos casos.

1 week ago

Sen. David McCormick (left) and FBI director Kash Patel
Politics & Policy

FBI Director Kash Patel joins Allentown roundtable on fentanyl hosted by Sen. McCormick

About 1,400 opioid overdose deaths were reported in Pennsylvania last year, a 60% drop from pandemic-era averages.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:24
Discarded syringes lay near near train tracks in Philadelphia, Monday, July 31, 2017
Health

Chester County overdose deaths drop in 2025: ‘One day we hope to see zero’

Since 2017, the number of accidental overdoses in Chester County has steadily declined.

4 weeks ago

Listen 0:49
drugs on a desk
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.

1 month ago

Listen 1:26
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.

2 months ago

Listen 1:24
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.

2 months ago

Listen 1:53
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.

2 months ago

Listen 1:11
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.

2 months 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

Listen 51:13
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.

3 months ago

Listen 1:46
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.

5 months ago

Listen 1:36
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.

5 months ago

Listen 0:56
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.

5 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.

6 months ago

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