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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is proposing to expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder …
New Federal Proposal Expands Access to Opioid Treatment Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Health (DOH), along with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean of the 4th Congressional District, Montgomery County, joined individuals in …
Pennsylvania Leaders Launch National Recovery Month Campaign 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc.’s Founder and CEO Kevin Hyer, Esq. this week announced a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative to challenge employers across America to train their staff …
Hyer Calling Foundation Announces Nationwide Narcan Initiative 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently announced its first-ever behavioral health Recovery Innovation Challenge. …
HHS Announces Its First-Ever Behavioral Health Recovery Innovation Challenge Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) together with leading clinicians, researchers, and policy experts led the development of a standard clinical definition for opioid …
HHS Announces a Standard Clinical Definition for Opioid Withdrawal in Infants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator John Kane (D-Delaware/Chester) and Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) Thursday to host …
PA Senate Democrats Discuss Recovery and Treatment Issues at Virtual Policy Hearing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced this week that the licensure program for drug and alcohol recovery houses is open and accepting applications.
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Announces Licensure Program for Drug and Alcohol Recovery Houses Read More