Drugs

drug test strips

As fentanyl increasingly taints cocaine and other stimulants, drug testing strips are needed to save lives, officials say

Pa. lawmakers propose involuntary hospitalization for people who overdose, but skeptics worry about potential harm

Involuntary Commitment Overdose Bill

Weight-loss drug Wegovy could help treat alcohol addiction, researchers say

People with depression are increasingly taking LSD, and research suggests it may help when used under supervision

LSD Cubes DEA

Chester County Prison officer allegedly sold drugs to inmates, prosecutors say

Chester County Prison Drugs

Alternative Medicine

Microdosing psychedelic mushrooms may reduce stress and compulsivity, new study shows

Fatal overdoses reached another all-time high in Philadelphia last year

Philly Overdose Deaths

Mayor Kenney to veto bill that prohibits supervised injection sites in most parts of Philly

Supervised Injection Site Veto

1 in 5 marijuana users shows signs of dependency, study finds

Marijuana Addiction Dependency

More adults than ever have been seeking ADHD medications – here's what could be driving the trend

White House plan targets xylazine, the animal sedative now commonly found in Philly's drug supply

The latest Alzheimer's drug may not help most Black patients, experts say

New Jersey considers legalizing psychedelic mushrooms for mental illness treatment

The DEA, after relaxing rules on telehealth prescriptions, now wants to tighten them

175 people arrested during $1.4 million drug bust in Kensington, police say

Kensington Drug Bust

Drugmakers are abandoning cheap generics, and now U.S. cancer patients can't get meds

Cancer Drug Shortage

Bob Marley bag hidden on Philly-bound flight contained $400,000 worth of cocaine, authorities say

Cocaine Philly Airport

West Philly middle school students hospitalized after drinking suspected drug-laced juice, police say

Drug laced juice

Social media is fueling enthusiasm for new weight loss drugs. Are regulators watching?

White House gives xylazine unprecedented 'emerging threat' designation

Over-the-counter Narcan to be available by late summer, manufacturer says

Narcan nasal spray

Federal bill aims to make xylazine, the animal sedative used in 'tranq dope,' a Schedule III controlled drug

Suspected fentanyl overdose prompts hazmat unit to be called to Northeast Philly home

Northeast Philly Man Dead

Federal marijuana pardon certificates now available to people with past offenses

Marijuana Pardon Certificates

19 people arrested after police break up two drug trafficking rings in Coatesville

Coatesville Drug Rings

Despite pharma claims, illicit drug shipments to U.S. aren't full of opioids. It's generic Viagra

CBP narcotics detection

FDA moves to restrict importation of xylazine, the animal tranquilizer exacerbating Philly's fentanyl crisis

Xylazine FDA traq

Fentanyl, heroin found in CBD edibles sold at Montgomery County stores, D.A. says

Montgomery County CBD Fentanyl

Regular marijuana use increases the risk of heart disease, study finds

Marijuana Heart Disease

Ketamine has become an at-home treatment for depression, but some scientists say that set-up is too risky

Ketamine treatment

Methadone vans, overdose prevention services to be covered by Philly's opioid settlement funds

Philadelphia Opioid Settlement

Paxlovid has been free so far. Next year, sticker shock awaits

With 'tranq dope' afflicting more drug users, Philly steps up overdose response training and wound care

Xylazine Tranq Philadelphia Overdoses

Kensington drug boss, known for selling narcotics labeled 'funeral' to show potency, sentenced to prison

Kensington Drug Trafficking

Common pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen may worsen arthritis inflammation, study finds

Fentanyl test strips made legal in Pennsylvania in hopes of reducing overdose deaths

During Kensington drug bust, police seize ATVs and animals used for fighting

Kensington Drug Bust Animals

Camden County schools will receive naloxone kits in effort to prevent opioid overdoses

COVID-19 drug Paxlovid may interfere with heart medications, scientists say

Opioid crisis in Philly has worsened since the pandemic, Kensington nonprofit says

Prevention Point Syringes

Trenton woman busted with 15,000 'rainbow fentanyl' pills concealed in LEGO box, DEA says

Rainbow Fentanyl NJ Woman

Delaware County to bolster addiction services with $62.5 million from opioid settlement

Delaware County Opioid Settlement

Drug cartels are using 'rainbow fentanyl' to target young Americans, DEA warns

DEA rainbow fentanyl

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