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In the United States, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2020. This number has been increasing every year for the past few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has …
Stop Overdose Deaths: This Is How to Save Lives Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As the Chester County Commissioners recognize National Recovery Month throughout September, the County is also preparing to receive the first two payments in a $19.7 million …
Chester County to Receive First Two Payments in $19.7 Million Opioid Settlement Agreement Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey will host a free Community Naloxone Training from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 26 at the Kennett Borough Hall, 600 S. …
Community Naloxone Training in Kennett Square Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Bowling Green Brandywineannounce that it has been ranked as one of the best addiction treatment centers in Pennsylvania by Newsweek.
Bowling Green Brandywine Named One of Pennsylvania’s Top Addiction Treatment Centers Read More
DALLAS, PA – The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) was joined Wednesday by substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. to encourage use of the free …
Get Help for Your Addiction Today: Pennsylvania Urges Those Suffering From Addiction to Use ATLAS Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Individuals, businesses, community organizations, restaurant and hospitality employees, and others interested in learning how to properly administer Naloxone to those experiencing a drug overdose can attend …
Free Community Naloxone Training in West Chester Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) was joined by national nonprofit Shatterproof and substance use disorder treatment provider Gaudenzia to announce the expansion …
New Tool Will Help Pennsylvanians Find Trusted, High-Quality Addiction Treatment Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announced plans to support “National Prevention Week”, May 8 through 14.
Chester County to Participate in “National Prevention Week” Effort Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced that their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind …
Substance Use Prevention Resources Available to Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Yesterday, members of the Wolf Administration joined the Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Network (PAHRN), members of the General Assembly, and other advocates and stakeholders in support of expanding …
Wolf Administration Highlights Need to Expand Access to Life-Saving Harm Reduction Services Read More