Addiction

Philadelphia’s Silent Crisis: The Alarming Rise of ‘Tranq’ Wounds and the Fight to Save Lives

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Surgeons and public health experts in Philadelphia are sounding the alarm over the severe medical challenges posed by xylazine-associated wounds, a crisis fueled by the increasing use of …

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Pennsylvania’s $20M Boost for Drop-In Centers: A Game-Changer in Addiction Recovery and Public Health

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 …

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Substance use disorder

Pennsylvania’s Life Unites Us Campaign Breaks Barriers and Reduces Stigma Around Addiction

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 …

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