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San Diego Deploying Free Narcan Vending Machines to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic
San Diego County could soon have a new weapon in its arsenal to help fight its growing problem with opioid addiction.
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Record Number of Americans Died of Overdose Deaths in 2021, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control revealed Wednesday that the U.S. set a grim record in 2021 with 107,000 overdose deaths.
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Biden Drug Control Plan Stresses Harm Reduction, Treatment
President Joe Biden is sending his administration’s first national drug control strategy to Congress
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Florida Groups Canvass Spring Breakers to Warn of Fentanyl
Community activists in South Florida sprang into action after West Point cadets on spring break were sickened by fentanyl-laced cocaine at a house party
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Treatment for Opioid Addiction Often Brings Discrimination
There often is a serious downside for people taking medications that have a long track record of helping treat opioid addiction: discrimination
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States Look for Solutions as US Fentanyl Deaths Keep Rising
With fentanyl driving fatal overdoses to record levels in the U.S., state governments are scrambling for solutions
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NJ to Distribute $641M From Settlement for Opioid Crisis
New Jersey will disburse $641 million over the next 16 years to confront opioid addiction
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Novel Approach to Helping Those Suffering Amid the Opioid Epidemic
There is a new effort to save lives in Philadelphia as the opioid crisis continues. City officials announced a new program aimed at helping people suffering from an overdose. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the latest.
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MVP Recovery Giving ‘Hope for the Holidays' in Kensington Neighborhood
MVP Recovery founder and executive director Brian Corson speaks to NBC!0’s Keith Jones about the mission of the group to help people to live sober. Their holiday event is coming up soon.
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Bucks County Woman Recounts Her Escape From Drug Addiction
Megan Cohen says it’s a miracle she’s alive after spending most of her early to mid 20’s on the streets in Kensington under the grip of drugs. She spoke with NBC10’s Jacqueline London about how she overcame her addiction.
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Philly Officials Propose Narcan Vending Machines to Help Curb Overdose Deaths
Amid staggering national numbers, Philadelphia officials are proposing Narcan vending machines to help curb overdose deaths in our area. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has the details.
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Pharmacies Face 1st Trial Over Role in Opioid Crisis
A bellwether trial is set to start Monday in federal court in Cleveland to determine whether retail pharmacy chains are liable for costs related to the opioid crisis in two Ohio counties
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Scientists Eye Opioid Vaccine as a Shot to Stem Overdose Epidemic
A trial is now underway for a potential opioid vaccine — meant to protect against a deadly opioid overdose.
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Pa. Governor Tours Philadelphia Neighborhood at Center of Opioid Crisis
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf visited the Kensington section of Philadelphia on Thursday to see firsthand the place hardest-hit in the state by the yearslong opioid crisis. He called it “sad and depressing,” and promised to push for more funding to fight the public health epidemic. NBC10’s Stephanía Jiménez has the story from Kensington.
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‘Sweetheart Deal' With OxyContin Maker Leaves Families Angry, Conflicted
A landmark settlement in the nation’s opioid epidemic is forcing the owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to give up the company and pay out $4.5 billion
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Allow Opioid Emergency to Lapse
Pennsylvania’s opioid disaster declaration is set to expire at the end of Wednesday after state lawmakers declined the governor’s request for another extension
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Pittsburgh Joins Philly in Opioid Settlement Fight Against Pa. Attorney General
Pennsylvania Attorney General and presumptive Democratic frontrunner in next year’s governor’s race, Josh Shapiro, is now facing a legal challenge from the state’s two largest cities over his decision to reach a settlement with Big Pharma in the ongoing opioid crisis.
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Philly DA Larry Krasner Sues Pa. AG Josh Shapiro Over National Opioid Settlement
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is suing Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro over the proposed $26 billion national opioid settlement.
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Opioid Epidemic Hitting New Highs in the Lehigh County
Twenty-one people have died from drug overdoses in Lehigh County during July, averaging over one death per day. A majority of these deaths are being traced back to Fentanyl related overdoses. EMS and first responders are going through a record number of Naloxone vials trying to keep up. NBC10’s Steven Fisher highlights a program started by Lehigh County to curb...
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Pennsylvania's Overdose Deaths Jumped 16% in 2020, CDC Says
Overdose deaths in Pennsylvania grew along with the national rate last year during the pandemic