How bad is opioid use in the United States?

How bad is opioid use in the United States?

May 1, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the severe opioid crisis in Philadelphia and features insights from investigative reporter Ed Mahon.

The Hard Shoulder is broadcasting from the heart of Philadelphia today, and sadly, there is a massive problem with opioid use in the city… For more on this and the wider drug conversation, Shane is joined by Ed Mahon, Investigative Reporter at Spotlight, PA.

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