Addiction
Coronavirus test site for Philly’s addicted and homeless populations opens in Kensington
Located next to Rock Ministries, it’s available every weekday afternoon — and interested people can just show up.
6 years ago
Naloxone by mail? What N.J. addiction help looks like during COVID-19
With coronavirus infections soaring, New Jersey addiction treatment providers are figuring out how to continue offering services — at arm’s length.
6 years ago
Record-breaking Narcan shipments to prevent Pa. coronavirus overdose spike
The city has started weekly trainings so people living with users are ready to help.
6 years ago
After working with people with substance use disorder for nearly a decade, it’s second nature for Clayton Ruley to remind them not to share syringes for injecting drugs.
6 years ago
As of March 23, the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs had no reports of COVID-19 cases within treatment facilities. Providers say it’s only a matter of time.
6 years ago
Pa. eases take-home restrictions on meds for people in opioid recovery to reduce clinic crowds
Some patients in treatment for opioid use disorder will be able to take home up to a month’s supply of methadone, Pennsylvania officials announced Wednesday.
6 years ago
In need of connection, those in recovery flock to virtual meetings
In lieu of face-to-face 12-step and other recovery meetings, those struggling with addiction pack the video chats offered by a Manayunk-based nonprofit.
6 years ago
The messy necessity of community buy-in for Philly’s supervised injection site
Rutgers sociologist Stephen Danley complicated question of how to achieve community consensus on controversial projects, reframing issues of power.
6 years ago
No plan for people living on the street as coronavirus lands in Philly
Outreach workers fear a COVID-19 outbreak among the city’s homeless population.
6 years ago
National Book Award winner James McBride, author of "The Good Lord Bird, joins Marty to talk about his newest novel, "Deacon King Kong."
Air Date: March 10, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Bill to prevent supervised injection sites from opening in Philly advances
A bill that would effectively ban supervised injection sites in Philadelphia is steadily advancing with the apparent backing of all but two members of City Council.
6 years ago
City Council passes resolution condemning secrecy of supervised injection plans
City Council passed the measure, 15-2, as groups both in support of and against Safehouse showed up in force bearing signs representing their positions.
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Civic groups argue supervised injection site will boost crime
Neighborhood groups joined the FOP in supporting U.S. Attorney William McSwain’s effort to keep the nonprofit’s supervised injection site from opening.
6 years ago
As debate rages over a supervised injection site, some ask, ‘Do public meetings empower privilege?’
A plan to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia has ignited a debate about the role of public engagement in local decision-making.
6 years ago
This week: supervised injection sites get a setback, food and housing insecurity among college students, and Philadelphia's new executive director of LGBT affairs.
Air Date: March 2, 2020 10:00 am
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