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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Overdose Prevention Strategy, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the availability of $10 …
HHS Announces Availability of $10 Million for Rural Communities to Expand Treatment in Response to Surging Fentanyl and Other Opioid Overdoses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA –This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health joined advocates and residents with lived experiences to stress the significance of viral hepatitis awareness along with the success of syringe …
PA Dept. of Health Wants to Expand Syringe Services Programs Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Coatesville Area Senior High School (CASH) Class of 1995 alum, star athlete, and nationally known artist and entrepreneur, Andre Lamonté Boggs will be the next “guest with …
Former Coatesville Area HS Football Players, Graduates Featured on National Radio Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 30th. Organized …
Chester County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it will host a virtual public workshop on Mar. 29, to discuss critical questions around access to naloxone, a drug used …
FDA, Reagan-Udall Foundation to Hold Important Public Workshop to Discuss Naloxone Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in partnership with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, The Public Good Projects …
PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Announces Year One Findings from Stigma Reduction Campaign, Life Unites Us Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is now accepting applications for the first-ever SAMHSA Harm Reduction grant program and expects to issue $30 million …
Federal Government Announces $30 Million Harm Reduction Grant Funding Opportunity to Help Address the Nation’s Substance Use and Overdose Epidemic 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
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County concluded International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, with a message of HOPE, illuminated on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in West Chester, during its …
Chester County Sends a Message of HOPE on International Overdose Awareness Day Read More