Tranq Dope: Advocacy groups warn of powerful drug gaining popularity in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia woman in recovery is warning others about the grave consequences of a popular street drug that nearly caused her to lose her arm.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Safe injection site controversy once again heating up in Philadelphia
The controversy surrounding the potential opening of safe injection sites in Philadelphia is once again heating up. Mayor Kenney has continued to lend his support to the efforts and protests have been held.
Arizona CBP arrest Mexican national carrying $85K worth of fentanyl pills
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers have arrested a Mexican national who was allegedly attempting to smuggle $85,000 worth of fentanyl pills.
Local community battles opioid epidemic as CDC proposes controversial guideline changes
A Bucks County community in the throes of the opioid epidemic is questioning a new proposal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that would loosen guidelines on prescribing powerful prescription drugs.
CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines
The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh DAs lose round in opioid settlement suit
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who is pursuing his own, potentially more lucrative, ligation against the opioid industry, vowed to continue the legal fight.
Philadelphia pilots first of its kind free Narcan machine
Philadelphia is piloting a first-of-its-kind free Narcan machine that officials hope will limit the number of overdose deaths in the city.
Teen charged with murder after 12-year-old San Jose girl dies of fentanyl overdose
The 16-year-old sold the drugs to the girl in 2020. Dalilah Julianna Mederos Guerrero died shortly after consuming three-quarters of a single pill, prosecutors said. The girl became the youngest person to fatally overdose in the county that year, according to the DA.
Fentanyl-laced drugs: New Jersey mother issues warning after son's death
A grieving New Jersey mother is warning parents nearly a year after he young son died from taking a recreational drug laced with fentanyl.
Connecticut 13-year-old in 'guarded' condition after fentanyl overdose at school
Fentanyl can be 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine
Drug safe havens given OK in NYC in effort to curb overdoses
The first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in New York City in hopes of curbing overdoses.
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis
The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a year for 1st time, CDC says
An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, topping deaths from car crashes, guns and even flu and pneumonia, CDC data shows.
San Francisco could get a safe drug consumption site as early as next spring
The City of San Francisco is pursuing a policy to allow safe consumption sites to address the problem of drug overdoses and open use on city streets.
Gov. Wolf visits Kensington, discusses needed legislation to support efforts to curb increased overdoses
Governor Tom Wolf, state leaders and community partners visited Kensington and Esperanza Health Center to discuss the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic and what can be done to help curb the increase in overdoes.
Experts share criticism of video showing California sheriff overdosing from fentanyl exposure
San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore has acknowledged that he, not a doctor, concluded a deputy overdosed from fentanyl exposure while searching a vehicle for drugs.
Philadelphia, Allegheny County DAs fight for accountability amid opioid epidemic
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. joined Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner in suing Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro to ensure ongoing litigation against multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical giants are not squashed by a settlement deal.