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6abc Opioids

'No advance notice': Council members surprised by safe injection site plans

  • Feb 28, 2020

'We were ambushed': Outrage over safe injection site plan

  • Feb 27, 2020

Opioid overdose deaths spike after auto plant closures, researchers say

  • Dec 31, 2019

Study: Imodium abuse a new threat in opioid crisis

  • Feb 5, 2019

Opioid prescriptions common for minor ER cases, like ankle sprains

  • Jul 24, 2018

Opioid Crisis: 6abc.com Special Presentation

  • Jul 20, 2018

Opioid crisis forcing kids into homes of grandparents

  • Jul 20, 2018

Former opioid addict using experience to help others

  • Jul 20, 2018

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Overheard with Ajay Raju featuring Vik Dewan, Former Director, Philadelphia Zoo

  • Jun 3
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Opioid Crisis: Action News Investigates safe injection sites

  • Feb 25, 2020
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Opioids forcing kids into homes of grandparents

  • Jul 20, 2018
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Foster families open homes to kids affected by opioid crisis

  • Jul 20, 2018
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Former opioid addict using experience to help others

  • Jul 20, 2018
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How one woman beat opioid addiction while pregnant

  • Jul 19, 2018
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How to find the right opioid addiction treatment

  • Jul 19, 2018
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Brandon Novak: Back from Death's Door

  • Jan 24, 2018

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How one woman beat opioid addiction while pregnant

Addiction can happen to anyone and it affects everyone. In some cases, even unborn babies. One local mother says finding out she was pregnant was her wake-up call.

  • Jul 20, 2018

CHAT TRANSCRIPT from Opioid Crisis: Finding Solutions

Tune into 6abc on July 19th from 7:30-8pm for a special program, Opioid Crisis: Finding Solutions presented by Mirmont Treatment Center, part of Main Line Health. During the special, join us here for a Live Web Chat!

  • Jul 20, 2018
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Foster families open homes to kids affected by opioid crisis

A heartbreaking consequence of the opioid crisis is babies and children being placed in our already overtaxed foster care system.

  • Jul 20, 2018
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How to find the right opioid addiction treatment

The first step toward overcoming an opioid addiction is seeking help. If you need it, do not hesitate to find it. Just make sure you are finding the right option for you.

  • Jul 20, 2018

Opioid Crisis: Action News investigates safe injection sites in Canada

Philadelphia city leaders have given the green light to what they call comprehensive engagement user sites. It's another way of saying safe injection sites.

  • Jul 19, 2018