WPSU has joined forces with Pennsylvania’s public media stations in a collaborative project called “Battling Opioids.” WPSU, WHYY, WITF, WLVT, WSEE, WVIA, and WQED will share resources and content. Through the statewide efforts we bring you stories of hope and survival and provide information on where to get help.
Be part of the conversation on Facebook @BattlingOpioids and watch special television programming:
HealthSmart: Drugs and Young People
Thursday, September 20, at 10 p.m.
Young recovering addicts share their stories.
HealthSmart:
On the Front Line of the Opioid Crisis
Thursday, September 20, at 10:30 p.m.
First responders are on the front line of the opioid epidemic.
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Sunday, September 23, at 11 p.m.
Stories of people impacted by the opioid epidemic and information from experts are featured.
Broken: Women-Families-Opioids
Monday, September 24, at 9:30 p.m.
Explore how opioid addiction among women is breaking the family bond and changing the fabric of society.
Battling Opioids: A Project of Pennsylvania Public Media
Thursday, September 27, at 8 p.m.
A Pennsylvania’s public television collaborative sharing stories of recovery and hope. Repeats at 9:30 p.m.
HealthSmart: The Opioid Epidemic
Sunday September 30, at 6 p.m.
Experts and people in recovery talk about what’s happening now and how they plan to get a handle on this drug crisis.
Heroin: A Commonwealth Crisis
Sunday, September 30, at 10 p.m.
A panel of experts explain what led to the heroin crisis in Pennsylvania and provide information on prevention and treatment.