May 13, 2025 | 12:41 PM
tag | overdose deaths
July 11, 2023 | 3:31 PM
PA bill would let EMS workers leave overdose-reversing drugs at the scene
December 8, 2022 | 5:30 AM
The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses
The site will be updated every two weeks with reports collected at the county level by EMS first responders in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
November 17, 2022 | 9:15 AM
Pennsylvania reports sizable decline in overdose deaths, but experts wary
New government data suggests U.S. overdose deaths have stopped rising, but many experts are urging caution.
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.
May 20, 2022 | 2:59 PM
Fentanyl behind rise in drug overdose deaths
More than 107,000 people died of drug overdoses in the U.S. last year
April 13, 2022 | 3:50 PM
Teen drug overdose deaths rose sharply in 2020, driven by fentanyl-laced pills
For the first time in a decade, overdose deaths among teens in the United States rose dramatically in 2020 and kept rising through 2021
October 27, 2021 | 6:03 PM
Legislation aims to prevent drug overdose deaths and diseases with ‘syringe services programs’
Such programs already operate in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton.
