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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) have introduced the Interdiction of Fentanyl at Federal Prisons Act. This proposed law seeks to fortify the defenses …
Battling the Opioid Crisis: Senators Unveil Bold Plan to Shield Federal Prisons from Fentanyl Threat Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant recognition of her tireless efforts in substance use prevention, Katie Kucz of the Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol has been awarded the …
Montgomery County’s Katie Kucz Honored with Marcopul Prevention Award Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — As the new year begins, many people participate in Dry January, a month-long commitment to abstaining from alcohol. It’s a chance to recalibrate health goals …
Dry January: A Guide to a Healthy Start to the New Year by Recovery Centers of America Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones and Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin recently visited Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) …
Pennsylvania Officials Highlight Substance Use Disorder Prevention Programs in Schools Read More
PENNSYLVANIA —Attorney General Michelle Henry celebrates the winners of the 27th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest, an initiative of the Office of Attorney General. The contest, which took place during October’s …
Pennsylvania Students Shine in Attorney General’s Drug-Free Calendar Contest 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