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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12-month …
Over 27,000 Lives Saved: CDC Reports Unprecedented Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths—The Fight Isn’t Over Read More
EXTON, PA — The AMETEK Foundation, the charitable arm of AMETEK, Inc. in Berwyn, has awarded Compass Mark a grant to support addiction prevention programs across Lancaster, Lebanon, and Chester …
AMETEK Foundation Grant Supports Addiction Prevention Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the authorization of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway. This landmark …
FDA Grants First Marketing Authorizations for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has announced the winners of its 28th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest. This statewide initiative, held in October in observance of National Substance …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Announces Winners of 28th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Recognizing that “whole family” participation in addiction treatment can lead to better outcomes for people struggling with substance use disorders, ETHOS Treatment LLC – with six …
ETHOS Launches Family Program for Those with Loved Ones in Recovery 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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) recently announced a strategic investment exceeding $3.2 million, directed towards 13 organizations across the state. These funds, sourced from the Centers …
Pennsylvania Allocates Over $3.2 Million to Combat Drug-Related Overdose Epidemic 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