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Addiction

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Health

Beyond opioids: How a family came together to stay together

A free program at the Children's Health Center in Reading, Pa. provides resources and social support to new parents in recovery from addiction.

7 years ago

Fentanyl testing strips (JHU Bloomberg School of Public Health/Bloomberg American Health Initiative)
Health

To curb overdose risks, Philadelphia tries fentanyl-testing strips

The hope is that when people become aware that their drug has fentanyl in it, they'll be more cautious.

7 years ago

Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner
Courts & Law

Atlantic County ramps up drug-induced homicide prosecutions

By many metrics, Atlantic County is at the epicenter of the opioid epidemic in New Jersey. It saw its rate of overdose deaths double in 2016.

7 years ago

Doctors are working to prescribe fewer opioids in Delaware. (Patrick Sison/AP Photo, File)
Courts & Law

Pa. doctor charged with drug delivery resulting in death

Police are increasingly using the charge of drug delivery resulting in death to target street heroin dealers.

7 years ago

At Holy Smokes, a Philadelphia vape shop, kratom is sold in multiple forms, including as a powder. (Courtesy of Holy Smokes)
The Pulse
Health

Fears and evidence clash in the battle over kratom

The government is reviewing the status of an herbal supplement touted to ease opioid addiction.

7 years ago

Listen 9:58
Philadelphia police speak to residents of a homeless encampment at Kensington and Lehigh avenues before a scheduled clean out in May 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Philadelphia clears encampments of homeless drug users in Kensington

More than 100 displaced people accepted help in the form or treatment or shelter while demonstrators protested the eviction.

7 years ago

Listen 2:40
NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, May 30, 2018

The deadline approaches to clear the addicted from the encampments in Kensington.  Local author Peter Moskowitz (How to Kill a City) ta ...

Air Date: May 30, 2018

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Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (far right) attended a hearing on opioid prescriptions in Bensalem Tuesday.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Toomey calls for Medicare, Medicaid to expand monitoring of opioid prescriptions

One out of three people enrolled in Medicare’s prescription drug benefit plan received an opioid in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

7 years ago

Susquehanna Township EMS director Matt Baily removes naloxone from a supply cabinet. EMS personnel will begin carrying a non-addictive pain drug, keterolac, beginning July 1. (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
WITF
Health

Pa. first responders to carry non-addictive pain drug

The state Department of Health has approved EMS personnel to carry a non-addictive pain drug called keterolac, also known by the brand name Toradal.

7 years ago

William Rivera, 37, has been incarcerated more than 40 times since he was 10. Today, he’s coming home with hope and help from a new program that aims to treat Rivera’s addiction. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Camden County Jail inmates get jump-start on re-entry help

Thirty-four Camden County Jail inmates have been tapped to participate in the Co-Occurring Reentry Program for those with mental health and substance use problems.

7 years ago

Listen 3:53
The shelter at Kensington Avenue and Willard Street opens at 6 p.m. daily. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Effort to clear out some Philly homeless encampments drawing to a close

This time next week, Philadelphia police will officially shut down half of the homeless encampments in Kensington, ground zero of the city’s opioid epidemic.

7 years ago

(Isaac Brekken/AP Photo, file)
Health

N.J. considers making it easier for smokers to get help quitting

The legislation calls for providing Medicaid coverage for medications and counseling for tobacco cessation, not just the meds.

7 years ago

High school students being bullied.
Radio Times
Education

Bullying in schools and online

Guests: Stephen Leff, Justin Patchin Bullying continues to concern parents and educators alike, despite increased ...

Air Date: May 18, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:46
A visitor to the Kensington Avenue heroin encampment checks on a friend. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

With Conrail cleanup in rear view, Philly clearing new Kensington heroin camps

Some fear the approach could scatter homeless drug users around the neighborhood.

7 years ago

Listen 5:43
Delaware Gov. John Carney and Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long announce a three-year action plan to combat addiction and address mental health issues. (WHYY/Paul Parmalee)
Health

Delaware readies coordinated effort to fight addiction, improve mental health care

Gov. Carney: “We know there’s a huge cost. There’s no price you can put on the loss of a loved one. And that motivation needs to be with us as we implement this action plan.”

7 years ago

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