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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced a substantial $9 million funding initiative aimed at expanding and enhancing recovery support services for individuals …
Pennsylvania Unveils $9 Million Initiative to Boost Substance Use Recovery Support Services Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — On Wednesday, in a concerted effort to bolster the response to mental health crises across Pennsylvania, the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium convened over …
Crisis Intervention Pioneers Recognized: Discover How CIT is Transforming Mental Health Response in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) have introduced a free virtual training series designed to help …
Breaking Barriers: Free Virtual Training Paves the Way for Recovery-Friendly Workplaces in Pennsylvania! Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — In observance of National Recovery Month, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is spotlighting the crucial role of Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) in addressing substance use …
Discover How RCA’s Innovative Approach is Transforming Addiction Recovery Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Conservation and Natural Resources have jointly launched the “Recovery in Nature” initiative during National Recovery Month. This program …
Join the Movement: Transform Your Recovery Journey with Nature’s Healing Power in PA! Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — The much-anticipated 11th Annual Nicole Conway Recovery Volleyball Tournament is set to take place at Fairview Park in Columbia on August 24. This event is a hallmark …
11th Annual Nicole Conway Recovery Volleyball Tournament Promises a Day of Unity and Hope Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a proactive step to address the growing xylazine crisis, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen, announced on Friday the distribution …
Pennsylvania Distributes 50,000 Xylazine Wound Care Kits to Combat Drug Epidemic Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted a virtual training this week to educate Pennsylvania’s correctional facilities on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to …
DOJ Hosts Training to Ensure ADA Compliance in Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Prisons Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Researchers from several federal health agencies have found that Medicare beneficiaries who survive a nonfatal overdose face a high risk of subsequent overdoses and death. The study, …
Study Reveals High Risk of Subsequent Overdoses Among Medicare Beneficiaries Read More
POTTSVILLE, PA — On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Gaudenzia, Inc. unveiled the state’s first mobile licensed narcotic treatment program, “Driving Recovery for PA.” …
Pennsylvania Launches First Mobile Narcotic Treatment Program Read More