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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
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On June 23, memoirist Tracy Viola will sign copies of her powerful debut book, Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery, at …
Meet Tracy Viola: Author of ‘Pretty Wrecked’ at Devon Barnes & Noble Read More
MONROE COUNTY, PA — In the pursuit of enhancing services for substance use disorder (SUD), Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, has been touring …
Addressing the Opioid Crisis: A Deep Dive into Pennsylvania’s Strategy Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Recovery Centers of America (RCA) has teamed up with The Hyer Calling Foundation (HCF) to champion the cause of individuals in the legal profession battling …
Recovery Centers of America Joins Forces with The Hyer Calling Foundation to Advocate for Legal Recovery Community Read More
AKRON, PA — This Friday night, Retreat Behavioral Health in Akron, Lancaster County, opens its doors for an extraordinary event titled “Night of Recovery.” Free to the general public and …
Night of Recovery: An Evening of Inspiration and Triumph in Akron 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
SCHUYLKILL TWP, PA —The Pennsylvania Recovery Center, a Phoenixville-based addiction treatment facility, has pledged to remove potential barriers preventing veterans and first responders from receiving treatment for substance abuse. This …
Pennsylvania Recovery Center Pledges Unwavering Support for Veterans and First Responders Battling Addiction Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Community & Economic Development (DCED) in Harrisburg, PA recently announced the availability of nearly $300,000 in grant funding. …
Pennsylvania Announces $300,000 in Funding for Recovery House Upgrades Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tracy Viola is set to release her stirring debut memoir, “Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery,” on April 9th. In this …
From Addiction to Triumph: Tracy Viola’s Inspiring Journey in ‘Pretty Wrecked’ Read More