In Philly, We Believe Harm Reduction Saves Lives
Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction (SUPHR) is a division of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
By promoting the dignity, autonomy, and health of people who use drugs, we work to prevent drug-related deaths and the potential harms associated with drug use.
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“In Philadelphia we see around 4 overdoses a day. We all know someone. Having these resources is critical to keeping each other safe.”
— Joe, age 34
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In 2022, there were 1413 unintentional drug overdose deaths in Philadelphia.
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The X-Waiver is no longer required for DEA registered providers to prescribe buprenorphine.
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Fatal overdoses are spiking in North Philly. Here is how SUPHR is responding.
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New synthetic drugs, Carfentanil and Nitazine, complicate public health response to overdoses.
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Xylazine (tranq) is the most common adulterant in the Philadelphia drug supply.
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Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug, is now available over the counter.
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PDPH alert provides guidance on how to treat xylazine withdrawal and wounds.
