U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
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Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
The CDC is worried about the dangers of antibiotic overuse which can make treating infections difficult.
Newly released numbers show the nation's drug epidemic is impacting pregnant women at higher rates. Drug overdose deaths tripled in the 35 to 44 age group, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. The study suggests pregnant women may be avoiding substance treatment because of the stigma or fear of being penalized.
More than 1,400 people died of a drug overdose in Philadelphia in 2022. For perspective, 516 died from gun violence.
As leaders in Philadelphia work to find solutions, there's disagreement over one proposal: safe injection sites. Jessica Kartalija reports the issue.
The first over-the-counter naloxone, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose, will be available in retail stores and online as soon as next week, its manufacturer said Wednesday.
Nitazenes are a synthetic opioid, like fentanyl, although the two drugs are not structurally related.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said.
In addition to reversing opioid overdoses, professionals are trying a new method to get people who use drugs into treatment.
At least 10 Pennsylvanians die every day from a drug overdose, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
A Philadelphia nonprofit questions the move of upgrading xylazine to level 3 schedule of controlled substances as political rather than practical.
In September of 2021, "The Wire" star was found dead at the age of 54 in his home in Brooklyn, New York.
District Attorney Kevin R. Steele says there have already been two overdoses linked to CBD, THC edibles in the county.
A man from Philadelphia is facing charges after a woman in Montgomery County fatally overdosed on heroin and fentanyl.
Many individuals involved declined to be taken to the hospital.
Patrick Yahner, 19, of Skippack, is charged with "drug delivery resulting in death" in connection with the April overdose death of Justin Service.
August 31st is set aside each year around the world in an effort to take the stigma off those addicted to drugs and back attempts to treat the problem.
An Overdose Awareness Vigil was held in Boothwyn, where those who lost their lives were honored, but the event served a deeper purpose.
The nasal spray Narcan, which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, will now be available in all Acme pharmacies in Pennsylvania.
Officials with the Philadelphia Department of Health say 29-year-old Daniel Wichterman died of "accidental drug intoxication."
Authorities say a man believed to have killed his ex-wife and five of her relatives earlier this month killed himself with a combination of drugs after the murders.
Gov. Tom Corbett's administration says a prescription drug that can reduce fatalities from heroin overdoses is about to become more widely available in Pennsylvania to police and the public.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Thursday because of hot weather.
An illegal "speakeasy" in Southwest Philadelphia has been shut down after a police officer was shot and killed outside.
About six or seven people helped lift a Volkswagen Beetle and get a woman injured in a crash to safety.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
Hazmat crews were outside the Walmart in Gloucester County, which was evacuated Tuesday night.
A 19-year-old man was struck and killed by an off-duty Camden County police officer Tuesday morning, officials said.
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, families are trying to savor what is left of summer.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Wednesday's strong storm knocked down trees and power lines in Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, damaging homes and blocking roads. Reporter Joe Holden talked to
Storms passing through the Philadelphia area Wednesday night could turn severe. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
During Wednesday's severe weather, a tree fell onto a home in Mantua Township, New Jersey, nearly hitting a woman inside. She was able to escape through a window and is OK.
Several Delaware veterans are taking to the skies in restored World War II-era planes. It's all thanks to Dream Flights, a national program created to honor their lifetime of service through the experience of flight. CBS News Philadelphia photojournalist Nate Sylves reports.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan said ZaZa Vape and Cigar in Buckingham Township are accused of selling marijuana cigarettes and tobacco products to underage kids. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.