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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is deploying a new front line in its war against addiction, one that starts not in clinics or courtrooms, but in living rooms across the Commonwealth.
Free Family Tool Aims to Turn the Tide in Pennsylvania’s Overdose Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As students return to classrooms across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging families to have candid conversations about mental health and …
CDC Launches ‘Free Mind’ Campaign to Address Teen Mental Health and Substance Use Read More
CHARLEROI, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced a $1.5 million investment to expand drop-in center services for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.5 Million to Expand SUD Drop-In Services in Southwestern Counties Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data released by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control indicate a nearly 27% decline in predicted drug overdose deaths in 2024 compared to …
America’s Turning Point: 27% Drop in Overdose Deaths Saves Thousands in 2024 Read More
DOYLESTOWN, PA — Dr. Jacob Buinewicz has achieved a second board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, now holding credentials in both psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. This …
Dr. Jacob Buinewicz Achieves Second Board Certification in Addiction Psychiatry Read More
MALVERN, PA — The 2025 Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, the nation’s premier event focused on combating the opioid crisis, will convene April 21-24 in Nashville, Tennessee. Organized by HMP Global …
2025 Rx Summit to Address Opioid Crisis with Key Stakeholders Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, March 18, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the renewal of the public health emergency declaration focused …
Opioid Crisis Emergency Renewed as Deadly Fentanyl Threat Looms Over America! Read More
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