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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move on Capitol Hill, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), both serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, this week …
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Surveillance Powers to Combat International Drug Trafficking Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to combat the persistent drug overdose crisis, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has unveiled an array of free virtual training programs. Aimed at …
Pennsylvania Health Department Launches New Virtual Trainings in Bid to Curb Overdose Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, The Public Good Projects …
Pennsylvania’s ‘Life Unites Us’ Campaign Makes Strides in Reducing Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia, in partnership with the Scattergood Foundation, has opened the application period for community-based organizations (CBOs) to seek grants from the Overdose Prevention and …
Philadelphia Opens Application for Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund Grants Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, initiated the agency’s statewide stakeholder engagement tour in Philadelphia on Monday, November 6. The …
Pennsylvania’s DDAP Launches Statewide Engagement Tour to Tackle Substance Use Disorders Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced new steps to help facilitate innovation in devices intended to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). The draft guidance, to help sponsors design …
FDA Takes Steps to Boost Innovations in Treating Opioid Use Disorder: New Guidance and Initiatives Read More
In the United States, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020. This number has been increasing every year for the past few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has …
Stop Overdose Deaths: This Is How to Save Lives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA –This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health joined advocates and residents with lived experiences to stress the significance of viral hepatitis awareness along with the success of syringe …
PA Dept. of Health Wants to Expand Syringe Services Programs Read More