
Addiction
Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits
Under the plan, members of the wealthy Sackler family would give up ownership of Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue, with its profits being used to fight the opioid crisis.
2 years ago
Pa. opioid settlement money: What you need to know
There’s currently no single resource for people to see how counties and local governments plan to spend the money. But understanding the process can help you influence it.
2 years ago
Cannabis and Teens, Grassroots Violence Prevention, Studio 2 Trivia
THC levels in cannabis on today's market are more potent than decades ago, leaving many parents worried about their teen's developing brains. Rutgers' Danielle Dick joins us.
Air Date: May 18, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Philly City Council members look to ban supervised injection sites in several neighborhoods
Several City Council members want to preemptively ban such sites in residential neighborhoods in certain parts of the city.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban supervised injection sites
Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said efforts to ban the centers are based on misconceptions that they provide drugs or contribute to crime.
2 years ago
After 30 years, a Philly ‘safe haven’ for addiction treatment has quietly closed
CHANCES was an outpatient substance use treatment program in Philly. It initially opened in the early '90s to serve women and mothers.
2 years ago
Telehealth providers say the Biden administration should reconsider proposed regulations that would make obtaining prescription controlled drugs harder.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania legislature takes first step toward banning supervised injection sites statewide
Supervised injection or safe consumption sites are places people could go to use illegal drugs while being monitored by medical experts.
2 years ago
Residents and community health care workers are expressing concern about proposals around law enforcement arresting individuals using illicit drugs out in the open.
2 years ago
New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
2 years ago
States restrict ‘tranq,’ animal sedative linked to overdoses
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that he's adding xylazine to Pennsylvania’s controlled substances list.
2 years ago
Historic settlement resolving claims against opioid companies is expected to bring Pennsylvania over $1 billion, internal division over how to spend said settlement on issue.
2 years ago
Alcohol and Health Risks, Spring Gardening, Rutgers University Strike
The latest research shows even moderate drinking is bad for your health. Plus, a special segment in time for spring gardening. And the latest on the Rutgers University strike.
Air Date: April 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:43FDA approves naloxone nasal spray for over-the-counter use
Public health advocates and harm reduction proponents in Philadelphia have long fought to make the medication more accessible.
2 years ago
Fentanyl laced with animal tranquilizer xylazine has Philly care providers on high alert
The DEA warns that xylazine-fentanyl mixtures are exacerbating the deadly consequences of the opioid crisis.
2 years ago