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.

• Dec 12, 2024

California joining with N.J. company to buy generic opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan

California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.

• Apr 29, 2024

Finding common ground in the fight to save Kensington between nonprofits and councilmembers

Savage Sisters said its work saved thousands of lives and arresting people who need help is doing more harm than good. CBS Philadelphia talked with a man who said he's here today because of them.

• Feb 16, 2024

Nonprofit Savage Sisters Recovery says forcing it out of Kensington will worsen drug crisis

Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.

• Feb 16, 2024

Drug overdoses up in pregnant women, study finds

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.

• Nov 27, 2023

1-year-old dead after kilo of fentanyl found at New York day care

The New York Police Department said a child died of an apparent overdose at a day care where drugs were found.

• Sep 19, 2023

Over-the-counter opioid overdose antidote Narcan to hit shelves next week, drugmaker says

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.

• Aug 31, 2023

Emerging group of synthetic opioids may be more potent than fentanyl, study warns

Nitazenes are a synthetic opioid, like fentanyl, although the two drugs are not structurally related.

• Aug 29, 2023

What is naloxone and where to find Narcan near me

At least 10 Pennsylvanians die every day from a drug overdose, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Jun 29, 2023

What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?

The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.

• Jun 29, 2023

Good news for Toodles! Dog who survived overdose gets new home

Toodles, the poodle who was revived from an overdose with Narcan last month, is now headed to a new home.

• May 3, 2023

U.S. surpassed a record 100,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021

Experts believe the COVID-19 pandemic is in part to blame for the increase in drug use, particularly one type of drug.

• Jan 29, 2023