Addiction

City Hall and neighbors hope the new mural on B Street Bridge will spur pride and revitalization in one of Philadelphia's most troubled places.

Allison Herens, Philadelphia’s first harm-reduction coordinator, says the creation of her role signifies a changing perspective on addressing a drug crisis.

Some criticize a call for tougher penalties as a harbinger of a return to failed policies from the days of the war on drugs.

A measure to help combat opioid overdoses is awaiting final legislative approval in the New Jersey Senate.

Researchers say higher rates of past drug abuse by teens may have contributed to the increase of opioid addiction in adults — and the current overdose crisis.

The guidelines are the latest in a series the state has adopted to advise doctors in different medical specialties.