
Addiction
N.J. service providers say ‘harm reduction’ working on opioids, but more can be done
Participants at a Trenton workshop said funders and others looking to measure progress may not see it in the strategy of aiding drug users where they are.
6 years ago
Step-by-step: How Philly’s overdose prevention site will work
From entry and observation to “motivational moment” and referral.
6 years ago
Hospitals to share opioid treatment strategies under $10 million plan
Health systems are known more for competition than working together, but when it comes to treating opioid addiction, that may be changing.
6 years ago
What counts as saving a life? United States v. Safehouse kicks off
Lawyers for the nonprofit proposing a supervised injection site compared it to ERs, syringe exchanges. U.S. attorneys said the difference is they’re legal.
6 years ago
Judge to hear nuts and bolts of how Philly supervised injection site would work
Lawyers for Safehouse will lay out how the supervised injection facility would operate. It’s the first hearing since federal prosecutors filed suit.
6 years ago
4 takeaways from Delaware’s most comprehensive overdose death study
The state has developed a demographic snapshot of those who died of drug overdoses in 2017. It will be used to try to reduce future opioid-related deaths.
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It’s the go-to drug to treat opioid addiction. Why won’t more pharmacies stock it?
According to federal law, doctors must apply for a special waiver from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to prescribe buprenorphine.
6 years ago
This week: uncovering rampant sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts, a discussion about overdose rates in Philly and Pa., and what to look for in the Eagles preseason.
Air Date: August 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Why is there a Hepatitis A outbreak in Philly? One answer: poop
Too much poop on the street has led to an outbreak of of Hepatitis A in some Philly neighborhoods. Could public restrooms fix the problem?
Air Date: August 12, 2019
Listen 13:42Distribution and use of naloxone rise in N.J. and across nation
Various data sources make it clear that easy access to the overdose antidote is critical in preventing opioid deaths.
6 years ago
Delaware app helps people locate nearby substance use help
Friends and family looking to help loved ones battling addiction can now access an app to find treatment and other support.
6 years ago
Listen 0:49Wolf administration eyes stimulant use, adds resources for families affected by opioid deaths
The Wolf administration is adding resources to fight opioid addiction and prevent overdoses, while pointing to the rising problem of non-opioid drugs such as stimulants.
6 years ago
Are blue lights a solution to Philly’s opioid epidemic?
Blue lights have been popping up around Philadelphia, even in some Starbucks bathrooms. Are the lights a solution to the opioid crisis or are they making it more dangerous?
Air Date: August 1, 2019
Listen 12:16Fentanyl cleanups can cost up to $50,000 each, thanks to urban legend
The likelihood of accidental OD is severely overhyped.
6 years ago
On Saturday, Millati Islami World Services — the national organization that supports chapters across the country — will host its 30th-anniversary celebration in Camden.
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