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.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
The future of a Delaware County charity football game is in question after a large fight forced officials to shut the game down Thursday night.
Teen in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening.
A fire tore through an ice cream truck at at Penn Treaty Park Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Crews responded to a fire at a Camden scrap yard that has been the source of multiple fires that spewed foul-smelling smoke around the region.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
A former Eagles cheerleader is honored for her work as her husband's caregiver after his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
An 18-year-old is in custody after a hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia hospitalized five people including four young children Friday evening, police say. Ross DiMattei reports.
A fire ripped through an ice cream truck at a park along Philadelphia's Delaware River waterfront Friday afternoon, leaving the driver with minor burns, emergency officials say.
South Jersey's Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews. Marcella Baietto reports.
A pizza making class at the King of Pruissa Town Center. Siafa Lewis reports.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health. Madeleine Wright reports.