Is suboxone the answer? The $36M addiction treatment of choice in PA prisons
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
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Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
The FDA is warning the public about "gas station heroin," or products that contain tianeptine, an opioid alternative prescribed as an antidepressant in some countries.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
Daily marijuana users now outnumber daily drinkers for the first time ever, according to a new report.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
Early Thursday morning, Public Works crews marshaling front loaders and pick forks went to work, carefully raking the debris and syringes into piles and loading them into pickup trucks to haul away.
Panelists discussed everything from the newest drugs to the neuroscience of addiction to the advancements in treatment.
Xylazine is "increasingly present" in the nation's drug supply and has been found in overdose deaths from coast to coast.
Like many such programs, the needle exchange allows intravenous drug users to get sterile syringes for free.
The first-degree felony is issued to someone who sells drugs that lead to the death of another person.
A man from Jeannette was arrested after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail.
A water line break at a Pittsburgh Public Schools location forced an early dismissal for students on Wednesday.
The programming lineup for the World Cup Fan Zone at Acrisure Stadium and the 4th of July celebrations has been announced.
Five lucky winners will get two VIP tickets to the Rivers Casino Bridal Luncheon featuring Randy Fenoli, star of TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress."
Wednesday will be the seventh consecutive day in the Pittsburgh area with no measurable rain.
A man from Jeannette was arrested after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail.
A water line break at a Pittsburgh Public Schools location forced an early dismissal for students on Wednesday.
The programming lineup for the World Cup Fan Zone at Acrisure Stadium and the 4th of July celebrations has been announced.
Wednesday will be the seventh consecutive day in the Pittsburgh area with no measurable rain.
Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe both hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Gadgets that can think, see, translate, track and outperform. Verizon tech expert Jeff Kew is here with the newest wave of tech that's on the market right now.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori has chosen three items from our viewers. Today's theme: play with clay.
A superfan who wrote a mystery novel about the Golden Girls clues us in to what the girls are up to today. Author Rachel Ekstrom Courage tells us how she turned America's favorite late-night cheesecake lovers into crime-solvers.
Taste it Tuesday: Heather and David try out some new summer safari flavors. Why Cinderlands beer is looking wild, thanks to the Pittsburgh Zoo!
Financial conversations are rarely about dollars and cents. They're about communication, trust and learning how not to panic when someone says "we need to talk." Joining us today is Lisa Florian, the president and CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, to help us navigate the emotional side of money.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The programming lineup for the World Cup Fan Zone at Acrisure Stadium and the 4th of July celebrations has been announced.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe both hit three-run homers and Endy Rodríguez added a two-run shot to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros.
Linebacker Nick Herbig says he wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for life.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rape a woman along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail this week.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
It won't be east, but with tickets bearing fines coming starting on Friday, now might be the time to consider a change.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Parents and business owners weighed in on a proposal to require 18 weeks of paid parental leave for Allegheny County workers.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.