Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States, and mrs. Trump. [coughing] [applause] first lady trump thank you. Thank you. Listen. Thank you. All for being here today. It touches my heart to see the many familiar faces of the people who have been lucky to get to know over the last few months. Thank you for the time and strength it takes for each of you to tell your stories. We are here today because of your courage. The Opioid Epidemic has affected more than 2 million americans nationwide, and sadly, the number continues to rise. Americansre than 175 who overdose every day, and millions more are struggling with addiction. As many of you know, addiction affects children in many different ways, and i have recently taken a larger interest in what i can do to help fight this epidemic. [applause] first lady trump i have been participating in meetings and listening sessions, and i have been visiting people who have been affected by this disease. I want to take a moment to tell yo
[applause] thank you for being here today. It saddens me. We are here today because of your courage. The Opioid Epidemic impact more than 2 million americans nationwide, and sadly, the number continues to rise. Americansre than 175 to overdoses every day, and millions more are struggling with addiction. As many of you know, addiction affects people in many different ways. I have recently taken a larger incident and what i can do to help. [applause] i have been participating in listening and i have been visiting with people who have been affected by this disease. I want to take a moment now to tell you what i have learned from the men and women on the front lines of this epidemic. Don holman talked to me about his son, garrett. Who took medication for adhd and suffered from depression and anxiety. He explained that social media played a part in his sons erratic moods and behaviors. Garrett started to buy synthetic opioids online and selfmedicated for his depression, passing away from an
Mrs. Trump thank you all for being here today. It touches my heart to see the many familiar faces i have been lucky to get to know. Thank you for the time and strength for each of you to tell your stories. We are here today because of your courage. The ugly epidemic has affected more than 2 million americans nationwide, and sadly, the number continues to rise. We lost more than 175 americans to overdoses every day, and millions more are struggling with addiction. Addiction you know, affects children in many different ways. I have recently taken a larger interest in what i can do to help fight this epidemic. [applause] i have been participating in ,eetings and listening sessions and i have been visiting with people who have been affected by this disease. I want to take a moment now to tell you what i have learned from the men and women on the front line of this epidemic. Don coleman talked to me about his son, garrett, who took medication for hd hd adhd, and suffered depression and anxi
Over on our sister station cbs3. Its going to look great. We got to see the fireworks at 6 oclock and they were really spectacular. A lost people out here taking a look at them and just saying even after year, which were great, nobody thought they could top last year, they did and they were really wonderful to look at. A lot of kids out here for that early spectacular and of course well have a big crowd at midnight. But the 6 oclock fireworks really lit up the sky. You were here to see in it person. I was. I was back at the studio and i could tell you they also looked great on television. Even if you cant get down here to penns landing to join us tune to cbs3 and youll see a show you will absolutely love. You werent alone. Kathy orr was also here at 6 oclock. Shes down next to the blue cross river rink with more and, kathy happy new year to you. Good to be back with you again this year. El were, its wonderful to be with you chris and jessica. Happy to you and everyone watching. Yes, we
Reporting live from mount holly, jane carabao for Eyewitness News at cw philly. More breaking news in lower merion a story you will see only on Eyewitness News. A patient steals a delivery van from lankenau Medical Center, and then rolls it down an embankment. You can see aramark van flipped upside down. This happened only about 200yard from the hospital where it was stolen, police say that patient till had an iv in his arm and was wearing his hospital gown. He was seriously injured in that crash and had been air liftedded to a different hospital for treatment. New year begins with the Fatal Shooting in delaware county, it happened just before 1 00 in the 1400 block of cohain street in chester. Victims mother tells Eyewitness News that her 22year old son was shot while trying to break up a fight. Whoever took my sons life you dont to have worry about me coming after you, you got the to worry about god, because god will have his revenge on you. No comment from Chester Police shooting re