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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced the allocation of $1.5 million to support community-based harm reduction efforts aimed at reducing overdose deaths …
Pennsylvania Fights Back Against Overdose Crisis with $1.5M Life-Saving Initiative Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced an $8 million investment to expand and improve recovery support services for individuals battling opioid use …
PA Invests Over $8 Million to Enhance Recovery Support Services Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a bold move in the fight against substance use disorders (SUD) with a nearly $20 million investment to enhance and expand drop-in center services across …
Pennsylvania’s $20M Boost for Drop-In Centers: A Game-Changer in Addiction Recovery and Public Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, Shatterproof, and The Public …
Pennsylvania’s Life Unites Us Campaign Breaks Barriers and Reduces Stigma Around Addiction Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced the availability of $2 million in grants aimed at community-based prevention services across Pennsylvania. This funding stems …
Statewide Push: $2 Million Boost for Opioid Prevention Targets Community Health Equity 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
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ETHOS Treatment LLC, a leading provider of care for individuals and families dealing with substance use disorders and mental health issues, is thrilled to announce the …
ETHOS Treatment Launches New Webinar Program 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 JOHNSTOWN, PA — On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joined local leaders and experts in Johnstown for a roundtable discussion on the opioid …
Pennsylvania Officials Address Opioid Crisis in Johnstown Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — New research highlights a critical connection between the size of initial opioid prescriptions and prolonged use following hand and upper extremity surgeries. This underscores the need for …
Study Reveals Link Between Initial Opioid Prescription Size and Prolonged Use Read More