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At the First Stop recovery house in Kensington, it’s cold turkey or nothing
For some people, the tough love approach works. Others aren't so lucky.
Kensington forum on opioids packs the house, but avoids fiery debate
Response to the proposed CUES was less incendiary than at other recent meetings.
Who counts Philly’s homeless? Sometimes, people who’ve experienced it themselves
"Peer-driven harm-reduction outreach is where it’s at."