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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 — EpiVario has announced that its CEO, Thomas Kim, will participate in the prestigious Babson College Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Sprint program. Kim is among 30 innovators selected …
EpiVario CEO to Join Babson College’s Substance Use Disorder Sprint Program Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — EpiVario, Inc. announced this week it has been awarded a $295,000 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The grant aims to advance research on …
EpiVario Secures NIDA Grant to Tackle Cocaine Addiction Read More
MONROE COUNTY, PA — In the pursuit of enhancing services for substance use disorder (SUD), Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, has been touring …
Addressing the Opioid Crisis: A Deep Dive into Pennsylvania’s Strategy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), in his role as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has announced a legislative and advocacy effort geared towards enhancing …
Senator Casey Advocates for Improved Substance Use Disorder Treatments for Older Adults Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Recovery Centers of America (RCA) has teamed up with The Hyer Calling Foundation (HCF) to champion the cause of individuals in the legal profession battling …
Recovery Centers of America Joins Forces with The Hyer Calling Foundation to Advocate for Legal Recovery Community Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has taken a significant stride towards combating substance use disorders (SUD), announcing the availability of $6.5 million in funding. …
Pennsylvania Pledges $6.5 Million to Expand Essential Services for Individuals Battling Substance Use Disorders Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, a leading mental health services provider in Philadelphia, has announced the appointment of Dr. Samantha Wyckoff as Director of Addiction Services. The move comes …
Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates Bolsters Addiction Services with New Hire Amid Opioid Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to combat the persistent drug overdose crisis, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has unveiled an array of free virtual training programs. Aimed at …
Pennsylvania Health Department Launches New Virtual Trainings in Bid to Curb Overdose Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move towards addressing America’s escalating substance abuse and mental health crisis, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced funding opportunities …
Federal Government Pledges $28 Million to Combat Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis Read More