The Luzerne County Coroner says there were 143 overdose deaths in the county in 2023. The number could be higher if it were not for organizations like Wyoming Valley Drug and Alcohol Services.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The heroin and opioid epidemic is the number one public health and safety challenge facing Pennsylvania, according to the attorney general. An average of 14 Pennsylvanians die every day from overdose, and it’s a reality that hits home for many people in our area. Overdose deaths in Luzerne County have […]
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Exchanging the cocktails for mocktails. “Dry January” is underway and it challenges people to kick off the new year with 31 days of sobriety. While it may seem like a fun challenge, the month can be a time for people to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol. After the excesses of the […]
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Slow on the bottle, enjoy the road, and one local school district is making it their mission to share these words. The school's sober campaign has been spreading its message in many ways, most recently with a vigil. The over-turned car is just an example of what can happen while driving intoxicated, a danger that the Wyoming Valley West (WVW) Student Council is looking to share.