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Medetomidine Withdrawal Is Landing Fentanyl Users in the ICU — New Data Shows How Fast It Grew

New JAMA research finds ICU-level care for medetomidine withdrawal among hospitalized opioid users quadrupled, reaching nearly a third of patients in 2025.

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Philadelphia Launches Its First Licensed Mobile Methadone Unit, Bringing Treatment Into Kensington

Pennsylvania licensed Philadelphia's first mobile methadone unit on Sept. 25 — an RV-based opioid treatment program reaching Kensington and other neighborhoods.

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Pennsylvania's Overdose Prevention Program Reaches 100 Partners as State Reports Nearly 30% Drop in Overdose Deaths

Pennsylvania's DDAP says its free naloxone and test strip network now spans 100 partner organizations statewide, with overdose deaths down nearly 30% over three years.

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Pennsylvania Launches WISE Program to Combat Overdoses Among Older Adults

Pennsylvania implements the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) in four high-risk counties, using opioid settlement funds to address rising overdose rates among adults 55 and older.

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Washington County Approves Final Round of 2025 Opioid Settlement Grants After State Reverses Course

Washington County, Pennsylvania commissioners approved four opioid settlement grants totaling $530,000 after the state trust reversed its earlier rejection, highlighting ongoing tensions in local fund allocation.

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Pennsylvania Opens First Integrated Crisis Center with Opioid Settlement Funds

Bucks County's Bright Path Center becomes Pennsylvania's first 24/7 crisis stabilization facility combining substance use and mental health services, funded by $7 million in opioid settlement dollars.

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