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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, The Public Good Projects …
Pennsylvania’s ‘Life Unites Us’ Campaign Makes Strides in Reducing Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a bid to address the escalating need for substance use disorder (SUD) professionals in Pennsylvania, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced an …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Substance Use Disorder Workforce with $18 Million Student Loan Repayment Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s efforts to combat substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health issues have earned the state a commendable eighth-place ranking among all U.S. states, according to a …
Pennsylvania Ascends to Top Ten in U.S. Rankings for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Rehabilitation Read More
The DepartsubsAffairs (VA) is taking a bold step into uncharted territory, seeking proposals from its network of researchers to study the use of psychedelic compounds in treating posttraumatic stress disorder …
VA Opens Door to Psychedelic Research for PTSD and Depression: A Revolutionary Approach Could Reshape Veterans’ Mental Health Care Read More