Overdose Deaths Accelerating During COVID-19
WASHINTON, D.C. — Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in …
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Woman Sentenced to State Prison for Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
WEST CHESTER, PA — Synclare Little, 24, of Boyertown, PA, was recently sentenced to 5-10 years in prison after pleading guilty to Drug Delivery Resulting in Death.
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Philadelphia Man Convicted in Phoenixville Drug Delivery Death
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County jury convicted Jamane Raynor, age 32, of Philadelphia, of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death, 4 counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver, and …
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Jennersville Hospital Partners with Oxford Borough Police to Recognize National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
OXFORD, PA — October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Jennersville Hospital – Tower Health is partnering with Oxford Borough Police Department to educate the community about the importance of …
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Mother and Son Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter
WEST CHESTER, PA — Doreen Harner, age 51, this week was sentenced to 39-96 months in prison for Possession With Intent to Deliver and Involuntary Manslaughter for her role in …
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Chester County Commissioners Recognize National Recovery Month, Donate $50k for Substance Abuse Treatment
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline opened their August public meeting this week by recognizing and supporting the County’s efforts to address …
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Chester County to Participate in “International Overdose Awareness Day”
WEST CHESTER, PA — The County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announced the County’s participation in “International Overdose Awareness Day” on Monday, August 31, 2020.
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Gov. Wolf Signs 11th Renewal of Opioid Disaster Declaration to Continue Work to Aid in Opioid Epidemic
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf signed his 11th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the then-burgeoning opioid and heroin epidemic. The declaration allows …
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Wolf Administration: Third Naloxone Standing Order Allows Naloxone to be Obtained by Mail
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration announced that Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed an updated naloxone standing order which permits community-based organizations to provide naloxone by mail.
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VA Reduces Prescription Opioid Use by 64% During Past Eight Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it has successfully reduced prescription opioid use in patients within the VA health care system by 64%, from more …
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