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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a continued partnership with Pocono Raceway for the annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR’s “The Great American Getaway 400” race weekend, …
Race to Save Lives: Pocono’s Drug Take Back Tackles Opioid Crisis! 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
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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) recently announced a strategic investment exceeding $3.2 million, directed towards 13 organizations across the state. These funds, sourced from the Centers …
Pennsylvania Allocates Over $3.2 Million to Combat Drug-Related Overdose Epidemic Read More
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