WEST WHITELAND TWP., Pa. - New data from the CDC shows overdose deaths surged across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One death in Chester County has a local detective concerned about a herbal supplement that just about anyone can buy in stores or online – kratom.It can be addictive and lead to the use of drugs.
When mixed with other drugs, it can be deadly.Mary Taylor says her 38-year-old son, Luke, seemed to have his life back on track after struggling with drug abuse.
He was home from rehab, engaged, and working a job he loved."You always want to think the best of your kids and you want to think you're so close to them they would tell you anything, but he didn't tell me that night," Mary recalled.Mary found Luke on the morning.