
Addiction
N.J. saw a slight uptick in drug overdose deaths in 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said the increased feelings of isolation and anxiety caused by the pandemic had officials worried the number would be even higher.
4 days ago
How the first lockdown saw more opioid-related overdoses among Black Philadelphians
Research by the city, Penn, and VA Medical Center found fatal and nonfatal opioid overdoses rose dramatically among Black Philadelphians in spring 2020.
6 days ago
“Under Our Roof:” Rep. Madeleine Dean and son Harry Cunnane on addiction and recovery
PA Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and son Harry Cunnane talk about Harry's battle with addiction and his path to recovery, a story they share in their book, "Under Our Roof."
Air Date: February 23, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Deaths of despair: How the pandemic may be fueling lethal drug overdoses
As drug overdose deaths rise during the pandemic, a former White House economist says social isolation could be partly to blame.
1 month ago
Thousands of drug, alcohol recovery homes in Pa. still operate without state oversight
The Wolf administration has yet to implement regulations stemming from a 2017 reform law intended to better protect recovery home residents and address community complaints.
1 month ago
Doctors say new guidelines for ‘Bupe’ will help Philly fight opioid crisis — and save lives
The change comes as national overdose tolls rise to historic highs. Buprenorphine, or “bupe” can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without a high.
2 months ago
Federal appeals court rules Safehouse supervised injection site would be illegal
Reversing the decision of a federal judge in Philadelphia, the appeals court panel ruled, 2-1, that Safehouse would violate U.S. law.
2 months ago
Former Walmart pharmacists say company ignored red flags as opioid sales boomed
An NPR investigation found employees warned company executives their stores were being used by "pill mill" doctors.
2 months ago
‘Your feelings are valid’: Pa. officials offer resources for anxiety, depression amid holiday season
Whether residents are having these feelings for the first time, or are well acquainted with depression and anxiety, there are free resources available to help.
3 months ago
Delaware offers naloxone through mail order as overdose deaths climb
In an effort to reverse the state’s overdose death rate that continues to climb, the state is offering to mail out the OD-interrupting drug naloxone.
3 months ago
Kensington residents to speak out about journalist voyeurs in their neighborhood
The Philadelphia neighborhood has been in the national media as the epicenter of the opioid crisis. An online forum will let residents sound off about how their story is told.
3 months ago
Listen 2:07National Book Award winner James McBride, author of "The Good Lord Bird, joins Marty to talk about his newest novel, "Deacon King Kong."
Air Date: November 26, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Spate of overdoses hits service industry workers in Philly who thought they were doing cocaine
Since Nov. 12, the city Medical Examiner's office has confirmed three overdose deaths among restaurant and bar workers who thought they were using cocaine.
4 months ago
Filmmaker returns to Camden roots to tell story of a ‘Higher Love’ threatened by addiction
“Higher Love” tells the story of Daryl Gannt as he struggles to extricate his girlfriend, who is pregnant and has a drug addiction, from the Camden streets.
4 months ago
Sharp rise in drug overdose deaths seen during 1st few months of pandemic
The data, showing a roughly 10% increase in fatalities, offer a first official snapshot of the pandemic's impact on Americans suffering addiction.
5 months ago