Medetomidine complicates opioid withdrawal in Philadelphia
More than just medetomidine Other potentially dangerous substances are also appearing in Philadelphia’s illicit drug supply. Local anesthetics,…
Authorities investigate letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to congressional, election offices | US and World News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and…
Kratom deaths mount in Pittsburgh region as lawmakers grapple with how to regulate it | Business
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — Touted as a lifesaver by some and cautioned as a villain by others, kratom has…
Philly’s $25 million lifeline for unhoused drug users with major health challenges
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Erie County Launches Wastewater Drug Tracking Dashboard | News
The Erie County Department of Health has launched a High-Risk Substance Dashboard. This dashboard, which is open to…
Philly sues CVS Health, Express Scripts and Optum for their roles in opioid crisis
Philadelphia sued CVS Health, Express Scripts, Optum and other pharmacy benefit managers in federal court Thursday, claiming they…