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PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Philadelphia have intercepted nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods, marking a significant step in …
Massive Opium Bust in Philadelphia: CBP Stops 300 Pounds of Illegal Poppy Pods! Read More
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — Walmart and Sam’s Club will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, by hosting in-person medication disposal events at select locations. …
Walmart and Sam’s Club Join Drug Take Back Day in Southeastern Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12-month …
Over 27,000 Lives Saved: CDC Reports Unprecedented Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths—The Fight Isn’t Over Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Robert Davis, 36, from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of trafficking counterfeit goods. The plea …
Bensalem Man’s Guilty Plea Uncovers Dark Web of Counterfeit Opioid Trafficking Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — New research highlights a critical connection between the size of initial opioid prescriptions and prolonged use following hand and upper extremity surgeries. This underscores the need for …
Study Reveals Link Between Initial Opioid Prescription Size and Prolonged Use Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted a virtual training this week to educate Pennsylvania’s correctional facilities on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to …
DOJ Hosts Training to Ensure ADA Compliance in Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Prisons Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dr. David L. Mattingly, an osteopathic physician in Philadelphia, has agreed to a $72,000 settlement with the United States over allegations of improper opioid prescriptions. As part …
Philadelphia Doctor Settles Allegations of Improper Opioid Prescriptions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania has seen a dramatic 38% reduction in opioid prescriptions since the launch of its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). This regulatory measure aims to tackle the …
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Drop 38% Thanks to Monitoring Program Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study reveals a dramatic 38% drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania since the implementation of “Prescription Drug Monitoring Program” (PDMP). As the opioid crisis continues …
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Researchers from several federal health agencies have found that Medicare beneficiaries who survive a nonfatal overdose face a high risk of subsequent overdoses and death. The study, …
Study Reveals High Risk of Subsequent Overdoses Among Medicare Beneficiaries Read More