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Addiction

In this Dec. 23, 2010 file photo, a police officer arrests a man during a crackdown on illegal purchases of over-the-counter cold medications  (Jeff Roberson/AP Photo, File)
Community

As opioids steal the spotlight, meth seizures rising in Southeastern Pa.

In January, a joint investigation involving Bucks and Montgomery counties seized 350 pounds of crystal meth mailed to Pennsylvania by traffickers in California.

4 years ago

(From right) Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Philadelphia Department of Health commissioner Dr. Tom Farley, AIM’s Carol Rostucher, and 7th District City Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia DA drops 50 marijuana-possession cases

Most people caught in the city with small amounts of marijuana receive citations, but some are still being charged with misdemeanors.

4 years ago

U.S. Attorney Lou Lappen says Philadelphia's idea of establishing a facility for those struggling with opioid addiction to use drugs under medical supervision sounds like a “self-suicide site.” (Bobby Allyn/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Philly plan for safe-injection site ‘oxymoronic,’ U.S. attorney says

Federal prosecutor opposes opening a facility for illegal drug use in Philadelphia. City officials say it's part of an effort to get users into treatment — and save lives.

4 years ago

Listen 2:22
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

NewsWorks Tonight, February 13, 2018

Pennsylvania Governor Wolf rejects the first proposal for a new state congressional map. The effect of the opioid crisis is seen in the l ...

Air Date: February 13, 2018

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Bryanna Shanahan holds her son Jorden. Bryanna died Dec. 16, 2015 from an overdose of drugs laced with fentanyl. (Provided)
WITF
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

As overdose deaths rise, more children are growing up without parents

For many children, it's an eye-opening experience just learning that they're not the only person who lost a parent.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Newall, far left, speaks at a community meeting about the prospect of the city hosting a safe-injection site. Seated next to him, left to right, are Gilberto Gonzales, Louis Cain, and City Councilwoman Cindy Bass.
(Darryl Murphy/for WHYY)
Health

Talk of Philly safe-injection site heats up at community meeting

A heated meeting on Friday night showed that turning the idea of Philadelphia opening the country's first safe-injection site into a reality will likely face pushback.

4 years ago

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Fentanyl testing strips (JHU BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH/BLOOMBERG AMERICAN HEALTH INITIATIVE)
Health

Researchers find 96% accuracy in strips that detect Fentanyl in street drugs

New research suggests that a simple, fentanyl-detecting tool can provide accurate information that may help drug users protect themselves from an overdose.

4 years ago

Philadelphia officials cleared the way for a safe injection site for drug users. But there are many details to work out before the idea can become reality. (Matt Rourke/AP)
Speak Easy
Health

Letter: Science, not bias, should rule response to Philly ‘safe-injection’ site proposal

WHYY recently published a blog post by S ...

4 years ago

Bucks County Correctional Facility in Doylestown. (buckscounty.org)
Courts & Law

Inmate said to be going through opioid withdrawal dies in Bucks prison

A Bucks County prison inmate died in custody, fueling concerns about how corrections authorities handle inmates with addiction issues.

4 years ago

State officials give an update on opioid disaster relief efforts. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Command center opens to coordinate Pa. opioid relief efforts

Almost three weeks into a statewide disaster declaration, a new Opioid Operations Command Center is up and running.

4 years ago

A an injects heroin he bought on the street at a safe-injection clinic in Vancouver, B.C.
The Philadelphia Experiment
Community

Philly should say no to ‘safe-injection’ sites

We don’t need to enable drug addiction. We need to keep kids off drugs in the first place. We need to help addicts who want to stop using.

4 years ago

Philadelphia officials cleared the way for a safe injection site for drug users. But there are many details to work out before the idea can become reality. (Matt Rourke/AP)
NPR
Science

What’s next for ‘safe injection’ sites in Philadelphia?

While one big hurdle has now been cleared, the details of how safe injection sites would actually work in Philadelphia have yet to be figured out.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Health and Human Services director Eva Gladstein announces that the city will encourage the development of safe injection sites called Comprehensive User Engagement Sites.
Health

Funders, operators sought to start safe-injection sites in Philly

The announcement opened the door for any organizations interested in operating, funding or offering a location for the sites to approach the city.

4 years ago

 Floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey surround homes and businesses in Port Arthur, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. (Gerald Herbert/AP Photo)
Health

Penn State research links opioid deaths to economic hardship, natural disasters

New research from Penn State finds as incomes dropped and unemployment rose, communities suffered higher rates of opioid-related deaths.

4 years ago

OxyContin pills are arranged for a photo at a pharmacy. (Toby Talbot/AP Photo, File)
Community

Delaware sues pharmaceutical companies for contributiong to opioid epidemic

Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn filed a lawsuit against drug manufacturers Purdue Pharma and Endo Pharmaceuticals. CVS and Walgreens are also named as defendants.

4 years ago

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