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Philly overdose deaths keep declining as wellness ecosystem grows

The number of overdose deaths in Philadelphia continues to retreat from the peaks of 2022. Health and service providers in and around Kensington credit much of that to the ready availability of Narcan, the nasal spray that can rescue drug users from an overdose.

At the same time, the city has spent huge amounts of energy and expense to combat the crisis, including a crackdown on nuisance activity and providing housing for up to a year as drug users pursue recovery. So what’s working? And what isn’t? Meir Rinde takes a deep, nuanced look. Continue reading …

Dr. Serge-Emile Simpson, medical director at Prevention Point Philad

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