
Addiction
New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
3 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.
3 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.
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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.
3 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.
3 years ago
What to know about xylazine, the drug authorities are calling a public safety threat
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued an alert Monday warning of a "sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine."
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The first year of settlement funds from national opioid lawsuits have reached Camden County, where officials will prioritize treatment and naloxone access.
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‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness
After some setbacks, the Pallet Village in Georgetown finally opens, housing nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.
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Listen 1:17The FDA is considering a nonprescription, over-the-counter version of Narcan’s nasal spray for opioid overdoses. But experts worry about affordability.
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White House official calls Camden County jail’s addiction treatment program a ‘model for the nation’
A Biden administration official used Camden County Correctional Facility’s addiction treatment program as a model example for the nation to build on.
3 years ago
Over-the-counter Narcan will save lives, experts say. But the cost will affect access
Advisers to the FDA put the opioid overdose-reversal drug a step closer to being sold without a needing a prescription. But the price tag could prove to be a barrier for many.
3 years ago
Nearly 50,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl seized in Wilmington raid
Wilmington Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver, who recently held a rally against gun violence, says she’s both stunned and heartened by the arrests.
3 years ago
Tobacco control in the Delaware Valley improves slightly, but funding falls short
The American Lung Association's annual State of Tobacco Control report shows some progress in reducing smoking-related illnesses, but gaps remain.
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Listen 1:17At Philly’s Bluver Theatre, a play about drug overdose deaths is on a grim timer
A documentary play at Louis Bluver Theatre is abruptly interrupted every 5 minutes and 39 seconds by another overdose death. That rate is quickening.
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