Drugs

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

Paxlovid sometimes causes a metallic aftertaste, but there are remedies for it

$1.3 million worth of cocaine seized from plane at Philadelphia International

Cocaine Philly Airport Seized

They call it 'tranq' — and it's making street drugs even more dangerous

Tranq drug

Philadelphia expands grief counseling program for children of overdose victims

Philly Bereavement Counseling

Kratom use has become more common despite warnings that it's addictive

Pa. House passes bill decriminalizing fentanyl test strips in effort to reduce overdose deaths

Philly man sold THC-laced snacks to children through Instagram, prosecutors say

Marijuana Edibles Montgomery County

Broader use of breast cancer drug could benefit more patients, scientists say

Breast cancer Enhertu

Fentanyl seizures surge in Pennsylvania as the synthetic opioid displaces heroin, A.G. report says

Pennsylvania State trooper based in Philly hit with drug charges

PSP Joseph Czachorowski

Addiction recovery program that serves trans and gender non-conforming people opens center in West Philly

Morris Home

Teen overdose deaths are increasing but drug use is at an all-time low

Counterfeit prescription pills

City Council urges city, state leaders to declare state of emergency in Kensington

Kensington

Drug ring allegedly shipped 800 pounds of crystal meth from Los Angeles to Philly region

Southeastern Pennsylvania drug bust

Pfizer recalls blood pressure drug Accuretic due to potential carcinogen

Pfizer Accuretic Recall

Wing Bowl legend 'El Wingador' busted with copious amounts of cocaine, weed in Nebraska

Fentanyl increasingly being found in recreational drugs, Camden County warns

Fentanyl Camden County

Ex-Eagle Nigel Bradham arrested in Florida on marijuana, weapon charges

Ex-Montco deputy sheriff sentenced for involvement in drug trafficking ring

Montco Ex-deputy sheriff

81-year-old Delco pharmacist accused of trading painkillers for sexual favors

Delco Pharmacist Charged

PA state police confiscate $25 million in illegal drugs in the third quarter of 2021

PA State Police Drug Confiscation

Nearly 8 pounds of suspected fentanyl seized in massive Camden drug bust

Camden drug bust

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational marijuana use

Marijuana legalization bill

'Massive' spike in overdoses in Berks County prompts warning about dangerous batch of heroin in area

Berks County Overdoses

Kenney decriminalizes fentanyl test strips in Philly through executive order

Fentanyl test strips

Two men arrested in Atlantic County's biggest drug bust ever

Atlantic County drug bust

Author Michael Pollan gave up coffee for 3 months to explore caffeine addiction

Michael Pollan coffee

Philly man charged in fatal shooting at King of Prussia hotel

KOP Fairfield Shooting

Bucks County drug manufacturer, execs charged with conspiracy to defraud FDA

KVK-TECH FDA

Philly corrections officer allegedly took bribes to smuggle drugs, cellphones into prison

Philly Prison Bribes

Philly's opioid crisis has been worse than ever amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Opioid deaths 2020

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