May 13, 2025 | 12:41 PM
tag | overdose
July 11, 2023 | 3:31 PM
PA bill would let EMS workers leave overdose-reversing drugs at the scene
April 18, 2023 | 2:21 PM
Pennsylvania restricts animal sedative linked to overdoses
Ohio restricted xylazine as well.
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.
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.
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.
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
