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March 7, 2024 | 12:22 PM

Oversight board will secretly review how Pa. counties spent millions of dollars to fight opioid crisis

Counties must report how they spent tens of millions of dollars they received in the first rounds of opioid settlement payments.
By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA and Kate Giammarise/WESA
December 1, 2023 | 5:00 AM

New trend: drug users mixing multiple substances

"Polysubstance" use is difficult to treat say doctors
By Scott LaMar/WITF
October 5, 2023 | 1:29 PM

Pennsylvania House votes to criminalize animal sedative while keeping it available to veterinarians

Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a prescription sedative that vets use to safely treat large farm animals and household pets.
By The Associated Press

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September 13, 2023 | 8:05 AM

Pennsylvania to get $148 million next year in payouts from 2nd wave of national opioid settlements

The new payouts are from a second wave of national opioid lawsuit settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.
By Nicole Leonard/WHYY
June 6, 2023 | 10:31 AM

Pennsylvania health officials issue temporary order criminalizing xylazine, also known as ‘tranq’

By Jillian Forstadt/WESA
January 4, 2023 | 12:11 PM

Regional disparities in anti-addiction drug distribution across Pa., study finds

By Jillian Forstadt/WESA
December 14, 2022 | 5:25 AM

Study: Over half of car crash victims had drugs or alcohol in their systems

“We also are concerned that nearly 20% of road users tested positive for two or more drugs, including alcohol.”

By The Associated Press
October 6, 2022 | 5:24 AM

Philadelphia nonprofit sounds alarm on rising drug use

In Pennsylvania, it’s estimated more than 5,200 people suffered accidental fatal overdoses last year.

By Cory Sharber/WHYY
August 30, 2022 | 4:31 PM

Doctors discuss drug overdose crises and resources on International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day is Wednesday and Dr. Bonnie Milas, Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine for the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and Dr. Patti Anewalt, Director of Pathways Center for Grief & Loss joined us on Tuesday’s Smart Talk to spread awareness of the drug overdose epidemic and provide resources that for victims and families.

By Aniya Faulcon
June 27, 2022 | 6:44 PM

WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again

In a short court proceeding, a judge ordered Griner to be detained for the length of her trial

By Bill Chappell and Charles Maynes/National Public Radio
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